John 21:3
Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
Cross-references
Matthew 4:18–20
Contrast
In Matthew 4:18-20, Jesus calls Peter from fishing to follow Him—here Peter returns to fishing after resurrection.
Luke 5:5
Parallel
Luke 5:5 records Peter's earlier all-night failure and his obedience to Jesus — this prior event foreshadows the miraculous catch that follows the empty nets here.
Luke 5:10
Contrast
In Luke 5:10, Jesus promises Peter will catch men—here Peter returns to literal fishing, contrasting the call.
Luke 5:11
Contrast
Luke 5:11 records the disciples leaving everything to follow Jesus—here they return to fishing after resurrection.