Over-Cautious Fishermen
Luke 5:10
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, Fear not…


— A very zealous revivalist of our acquaintance was wont to say that over-cautious preachers were like fishermen who refuse to cast forth the net for fear they might catch a devil-fish.

(From Hervey's "Manual of Revivals.")



Parallel Verses
KJV: And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

WEB: and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive."




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