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Luke 5:6 belongs to the account of the miraculous catch of fish — a pivotal moment in Jesus’ early Galilean ministry. After teaching from Simon’s boat, Jesus instructs him to let down the nets. Though the disciples had caught nothing all night, they obey — and the result is overwhelming. This verse describes the moment of divine abundance. It precedes Peter’s confession of unworthiness (v. 8) and the call to discipleship (v. 10). Thus, Luke 5:6 bridges the mundane world of labor with the inbreaking power of the kingdom.

καὶ τοῦτο ποιήσαντες συνέκλεισαν πλῆθος ἰχθύων πολύ· διερρήγνυτο δὲ τὸ δίκτυον αὐτῶν.… Learn Koine Greek