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Luke 5

Luke 5:7

The First Disciples · Luke 5:1–11
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Translations

Modern
So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
Traditional
And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink.
Literal
And they beckoned to the partners in the other boat, having come, to help them, and they came and filled both boats so that they were sinking.
Latin
Et annuerunt sociis, qui erant in alia navi, ut venirent, et adjuvarent eos. Et venerunt, et impleverunt ambas naviculas, ita ut pene mergerentur.

Original

Greek
English
So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.

Notes

Luke 5:7

  • James and John were in the other boat. Along with their father Zebedee, they were business partners with Peter and Andrew (see 5:10; Mark 1:19–20; Mark 1:16).

  • boats so full that they began to sink: This dramatic and amazing event showed the authority of Jesus over the forces of nature.

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: Great Draught of 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