Epiphany Season · Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time · Year C
Luke 5:1-11
The Miraculous Catch of Fish
February 6, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men." (Luke 5:10)
Jesus teaches from Simon's boat, then tells him to let down the nets in deep water. Despite a fruitless night, Simon obeys and hauls in so many fish the nets begin to break, and Jesus calls Simon, James, and John to leave everything and follow him.
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Commentary
Commentary on Luke 5:1-11 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on Peter calling Jesus Lord once the epiphany of the miraculous catch unfolds.
Luke 5:1-11 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary tracing how Jesus enlists Simon Peter step by step toward conversion.
Luke 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse exposition of the great catch and the call of the first disciples.
Luke 5:4 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentary on Jesus' command to put out into the deep.
Luke 5 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Barnes' Notes verse by verse on the miraculous catch and Simon's confession of sin.
The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Dr. Brant Pitre's Catholic exegesis linking Peter's catch of fish to Isaiah's temple vision and the church's mission.
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Loyola Press background and reflection questions on Simon Peter trusting Jesus' command to let down the nets.
Luke 5 Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Bishop Barron's Catholic reflection on leaving everything behind to follow Jesus after the great catch.
Background & Word Study
Luke 5:4 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing for put out, deep, and let down.
Luke 1-9 Overview BibleProject
Animated literary overview of Luke's first half, showing Jesus gathering disciples for his mission.
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Luke's calling narratives and their echoes of prophetic commissioning.
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