Luke 5:28
Luke 5:28 in Multiple Translations
and Levi got up, left everything, and followed Him.
And he left all, rose up, and followed him.
And he forsook all, and rose up and followed him.
And giving up his business, he got up and went after him.
Levi stood up, left everything, and followed Jesus.
And he left all, rose vp, and folowed him.
and he, having left all, having arisen, did follow him.
He left everything, and rose up and followed him.
And he left all, arose, and followed him.
And leaving all things, he rose up and followed him.
So Levi left his work [HYP] and went with Jesus.
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Greek Word Reference — Luke 5:28
Study Notes — Luke 5:28
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- Luke 5:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 5:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 5:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 5:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 5:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 5:28
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 5:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Luke 5:28
- Sermons on Luke 5:28
Context — Jesus Calls Levi
28and Levi got up, left everything, and followed Him.
29Then Levi hosted a great banquet for Jesus at his house. A large crowd of tax collectors was there, along with others who were eating with them. 30But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 5:11 | And when they had brought their boats ashore, they left everything and followed Him. |
| 2 | Matthew 19:22–27 | When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?” |
| 3 | 1 Kings 19:19–21 | So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. With the oxen’s equipment, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. |
| 4 | Luke 9:59–62 | Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” |
Luke 5:28 Summary
In Luke 5:28, we see Levi leaving everything to follow Jesus, which means he gave up his old life and priorities to trust and obey Jesus. This is an example for us to follow, as we are called to surrender our lives to Jesus and trust in His provision, as seen in Matthew 6:33. When we follow Jesus, we can expect a new life, as promised in 2 Corinthians 5:17, and a deeper relationship with Him. By following Jesus, we can experience the joy and peace that comes from trusting in Him, as stated in John 10:10 and Philippians 4:7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'leave everything' as Levi did in Luke 5:28?
Leaving everything means to surrender our worldly possessions, desires, and priorities to follow Jesus, as seen in Luke 5:28, and to trust in His provision, as promised in Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19.
Was Levi's decision to follow Jesus a spontaneous one?
Yes, Levi's decision to follow Jesus appears to be spontaneous, as he got up and followed Jesus immediately after being called in Luke 5:28, similar to the calling of the disciples in Matthew 4:19-20.
What can we learn from Levi's example of following Jesus?
We can learn from Levi's example that following Jesus requires radical obedience, trust, and a willingness to surrender our old life, as seen in Luke 5:28 and 2 Corinthians 5:17, and to follow Him wholeheartedly.
How does Levi's story relate to our own calling to follow Jesus?
Levi's story reminds us that our calling to follow Jesus is a personal and individual one, as seen in Luke 5:27-28, and that we must be willing to respond with faith and obedience, just like Levi, and trust in God's sovereignty, as stated in Romans 8:28 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are the 'everything' things in my life that I need to leave behind to follow Jesus more closely?
- How can I, like Levi, respond with immediate obedience to Jesus' call on my life?
- In what ways can I trust God to provide for me as I surrender my life to follow Jesus?
- What does it mean for me to 'follow Jesus' in my daily life, and how can I be more intentional about it?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 5:28
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 5:28
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 5:28
Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 5:28
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Luke 5:28
Cambridge Bible on Luke 5:28
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 5:28
Sermons on Luke 5:28
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Day 9, Matthew 9 by David Servant | David Servant emphasizes the importance of faith in receiving healing from Jesus, highlighting how all the individuals healed by Jesus in the Bible were healed through their faith |
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Personal Holiness - Part 6 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of giving back to the Lord and how everything we have comes from Him. He emphasizes the importance of launching out into the deep |
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Is Jesus Precious to You by Roy Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of truly loving Jesus and not just going through the motions of Christianity. It highlights the need to have a genuine relationship with God, |
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(Radical Jesus) 20 Radical Passion by Glenn Meldrum | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God's perspective is eternal while ours is temporal. He compares our limited understanding to people yelling at a football game, thinkin |
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The Unsought Love of God by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the profound insensibility of souls towards their spiritual state and the indifference they show to God's love. He illustrates how, like Adam, people o |
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Is Life Worth the Living? by Russell DeLong | Russell DeLong preaches about the story of the Rich Young Ruler, a young, rich, and influential man who sought eternal life but struggled with spiritual emptiness despite possessin |
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Why Do So Many Fail & Give Up? by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the challenges and sacrifices required to follow Jesus, emphasizing the need for self-denial, perseverance, and total surrender to God. He highlights the |







