Luke 5:10

And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.

Cross-reference

Luke 5:7 Parallel

Luke 5:7 describes the partners helping with the miraculous catch—these are the same partners (James and John) Jesus then calls to fish for men.

Luke 6:14 Historical context

Luke 6:14 lists Simon, named Peter, among the apostles — fulfilling the call here to become a fisher of men.

Matthew 4:19 records Jesus telling Peter and Andrew 'I will make you fishers of men'—the same saying Jesus uses here for Simon.

Matthew 4:21 records the same calling of James and John, providing the parallel account of Jesus calling them while they prepare their nets.

Mark 1:17 Parallel

Mark 1:17 has Jesus calling Peter and Andrew with the same 'fishers of men' promise, parallel to this call to Simon.

Jeremiah 5:26 describes wicked men catching men to destroy them — a stark contrast to Jesus' commission to catch men for salvation.

John 21:3 Contrast

John 21:3 shows Peter returning to fishing after the resurrection — contrasting his earlier call to leave fishing and catch men.

Matthew 10:2 Historical context

Matthew 10:2 lists Simon called Peter among the twelve — confirming his apostolic role after this calling.