The miraculous catch of fish

“From now on you will catch men”

After a night with nothing, the net fills to the point of tearing; Peter falls to his knees and is called.

The story

After a night of catching nothing, Peter obeys and lets down the nets by day; they fill until they begin to tear. Peter falls to his knees: “Go away from me, Lord,” he says, “for I am a sinful man.”

The meaning

Meeting the Holy One reveals how small we are, and that is exactly where Jesus calls: “Do not be afraid.” “From now on you will catch men.”

Did you know?

• The abundance comes after obeying “let down your nets” once more. Luke 5:5

Where to read in the Bible

• Luke 5:1–11

Connections

• centers on Simon Peter · stated in the text · Luke 5:8
• took place by the Sea of Galilee · stated in the text · Luke 5:1
• is a miracle of Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Luke 5:4–6

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