Trinity/After Pentecost · The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Luke 5:1-11
The Miraculous Catch of Fish
July 5, 2026
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
The lectionary voice on the great catch and the call of the first disciples.
Luke 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the catch of fish and the call of Simon.
Luke 5:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the miraculous catch.
Luke 5 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed study notes and cross references on the chapter.
Barnes' Notes: Luke 5 StudyLight
A historic verse by verse commentary on the passage.
Background & Word Study
Luke - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the Gospel of Luke.
Gospel of Luke Overview (Part 1) BibleProject
Animated overview of the first half of Luke's Gospel.
Luke 5:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word of the scene by the lake.
The Meaning of the Miraculous Catch of Fish in Luke 5 Psephizo · Ian Paul
Ian Paul unpacks the catch of fish and the call of Simon Peter.
The Church Fathers
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