Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
The crowds that pressed upon Christ to hear God's word were so vast that no house could hold them, yet how few truly believed! Some might count this vulgar clamor a dishonor to Him; I say it was an honor, for their souls were as precious as any ruler's, and His aim was to bring the many, not the mighty, to God.
AI summary
Commenting on Luke 5:1-11
Now when he had left speaking,.... Teaching the people, and preaching the word of God unto them out of the ship, as they stood on the shore before him. He said unto Simon, launch out into the deep; he spoke to Simon Peter, being the master of the vessel, to thrust it out, or put it off further into deep water, more convenient for fishing...
Verse 4. Launch (b) out. Go out with your vessels. Into the deep. Into the sea; at a distance from the shore. For a draught. A draught of fish; or let down your nets for the taking of fish. (b)