Luke 5:7

So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Simon Peter and the other fishermen signal their business partners in a second boat to assist them after the nets began tearing under the catch. This action occurs immediately after Jesus instructs them to launch into deeper water and lower their nets.

The words — The Greek kateneusan (G2656) literally means “they beckoned” or “signaled,” describing a hand gesture to summon help. The term metochois (G3353) denotes the “partners” or business associates who shared in the fishing enterprise.

The thread — The narrative of coordinated labor and mutual aid runs through Galatians 6:2 regarding carrying one another’s burdens, Philippians 4:3 calling for assistance to those who contended at Paul’s side, and Acts 11:25 where Barnabas seeks Saul to join a shared task.

Why it lands — The text records a practical response to overwhelming provision that requires communal effort rather than isolated action. Readers must acknowledge their dependence on others when facing demands beyond their individual capacity.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.

Cross-references

Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Philippians 4:3 Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
Acts 11:25 Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul,
Exodus 23:5 If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.
Romans 16:2 Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her with anything she may need from you. For she has been a great help to many people, including me.
Proverbs 18:24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.