or instead of a fish, would he give him a serpent?

Again, the gospel-kingdom is like a net that is cast into the sea, and draws all sorts of fish:

Jesus asked, how many loaves have ye? they reply'd, seven, and a few small fish.

then taking the seven loaves, and the fish, he gave thanks, and distributed them, by pieces, to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

however, lest we should give offence, go you to the sea, throw in a book, and take the first fish that strikes: then open its jaws, and you will find a piece of money: that take, and give it to them for me and thee.

which being done, they enclosed such a multitude of fish, the net began to break:

so they made a signal to their partners in the other ship to come and help them. accordingly they came, and loaded both the boats so with fish that they began to sink.

for he, and all the company were frightned at the draught of fish they had taken:

so was James too, and John, the sons of Zebedee, both partners with Simon. but Jesus said to Simon, be not afraid; for the future you shall fish for men.

what father among you would give his son a stone, when he asketh for bread? or if for a fish, instead of a fish would he give him a serpent?

and they gave him a piece of broil'd fish, and of a honey-comb;

then said Jesus, my lads, have ye any fish?

they answered him, no. and he said to them, cast the net on the right side of the vessel, and ye shall find. so they cast it, and it was so full of fish they were not able to draw it.

as for the other disciples, they came in the bark dragging the net full of fish, for they were but about two hundred cubits distant from land.

assoon as they were come to land, they saw fish frying upon a fire of coals there, and bread.

Jesus said to them, bring some of the fish you have now caught.

Simon Peter therefore went aboard, and drew the net to land loaded with an hundred and fifty three great fish: and notwithstanding the number, the net did not break.

Jesus then advanc'd, and taking bread, he gave them some, and fish likewise.