And when they had done this, they caught a great multitude of fish, and their net was tearing.
So they beckoned to their partners who were in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they were sinking.
Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added.
However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.
So then, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
And while we do good, let us not lose heart, for in due season we shall reap if we do not become weary.