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Luke 5

Luke 5:6

The First Disciples · Luke 5:1–11
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Translations

Modern
When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.
Traditional
And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
Literal
And having done this, they enclosed a great multitude of fish, and their nets were tearing.
Latin
Et cum hoc fecissent, concluserunt piscium multitudinem copiosam: rumpebatur autem rete eorum.

Original

Greek
English
When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to tear.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Fishing in Galilee

Events

Parallels

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

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Fishermen Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Miracle Peter, the Apostle

Topics

Fish: Miracles Connected with of the Loaves and Fishes Fish: Miracles Connected With: Great Draught of Fishes: Miracles Connected With: Immense Draughts of Fishes: Taken With: Nets Fishing Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Jesus Calls Disciples on the Shore of Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Miracles of Jesus On 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 Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: The Catch of Fish Miracles: Convincing Effect of Peter: A Fisherman Peter: Call of Ships: Employed in Fishing The Miracles of Christ: Draughts of Fish