Luke 5:10and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid. From now on you will be catching people alive."
The setting
Sea of Galilee shoreline, northern Israel, ~28 AD. Jesus speaks to terrified fishermen who just witnessed the impossible.
The emotion here: carefully documenting Jesus' gentle but life-altering words
The original word
zōgreō (ζωγρέω) — to catch alive, capture for life (not death like fish)
Why it matters
Zebedee's fishing business was large enough to have hired servants, making this a major economic sacrifice
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 5:10
Jesus used a fishing metaphor but changed it - fish die when caught, people live when 'caught' by the gospel
Common misconceptionPeople think 'catching men' means aggressive evangelism. The Greek word means 'catching alive' - rescuing people for life, not trapping them.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Luke 5:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 5:10 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include calling, mission. Notable phrases: Don't be afraid; catching people alive. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
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Verses that meet the same starting
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“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
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— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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