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Luke 5

Luke 5:10

The First Disciples · Luke 5:1–11
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Translations

Modern
…and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
…and likewise also James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.”
Latin
…similiter autem Jacobum et Joannem, filios Zebedæi, qui erant socii Simonis. Et ait ad Simonem Jesus: Noli timere: ex hoc jam homines eris capiens.

Original

Greek
English
…and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”

Notes

Luke 5:10

Jesus used fishing as a picture to explain how his followers would gather people into the kingdom of God.

Luke 5:1–11

This is the first time Luke records Jesus calling the disciples to follow him. Matthew and Mark describe an earlier calling of the four brothers who were fishermen (Matthew 4:18–22; Mark 1:16–20). Jesus showed great authority in the miraculous catch of fish and in his call of Simon Peter.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 4:18–22 Mark 1:16–20 John 1:35–42

People

James: Son of Zebedee, one of the Twelve Apostles Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world John: Apostle and son of Zebedee Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church Zebedee: Father of the apostles James and John

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Fishermen God-Fearer James (Person) Jesus Christ John, the Apostle Luke, Gospel of Miracle Peter, the Apostle Sea of Galilee

Topics

Agency in Salvation of Men Fishers of Men Fishing Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Jesus Calls Disciples on the Shore of James: (An Intimate Companion of Jesus, and Present with Him): At the Great Catch of Fish James: An Apostle--Son of Zebedee and Salome: Brother of John and a Fisherman Jesus, the Christ by Peter and Other Disciples Jesus, the Christ: Chooses Peter, Andrew, James, and John As Disciples Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of First Miraculous Catch of Fish John: The Apostle: The two catches of fish Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: The Catch of Fish Miracles: Convincing Effect of Peter: Call of