Epiphany · Year C
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
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 on Luke 5:1-11 Working Preacher
A Luther Seminary commentary on the exact pericope for this Sunday.
Luke 5:1-11 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed preaching commentary on the miraculous catch and the call of the first disciples.
Luke 5:1-11 Commentary: The Great Catch of Fish Enduring Word · David Guzik
A verse by verse evangelical commentary on Peter's confession and call to discipleship.
Luke 5 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep study page gathering Greek word studies, cross references, and many expositors on Luke 5.
Luke 5:1 Commentaries BibleHub
A classic aggregator stacking Barnes, Gill, Ellicott, and other historic commentators verse by verse.
Luke 5 Verse-by-Verse Commentary StudyLight
Gill's Exposition read straight through the chapter for a further expositional voice.
Fishing for People May Require a Deep Dive, Epiphany 5 (C) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Anglican preaching voice on the risk and depth involved in Jesus' call to the disciples.
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