Luke 5:2 He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

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New International Version
He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets.

New Living Translation
He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge, for the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

English Standard Version
and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.

Berean Standard Bible
He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

Berean Literal Bible
And He saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen, having gone away from them, were washing the nets.

King James Bible
And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

New King James Version
and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.

New American Standard Bible
and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets.

NASB 1995
and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets.

NASB 1977
and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten out of them, and were washing their nets.

Legacy Standard Bible
and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake, and the fishermen, having gotten out of them, were washing their nets.

Amplified Bible
that He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake, but the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets.

Berean Annotated Bible
He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

Christian Standard Bible
He saw two boats at the edge of the lake; the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He saw two boats at the edge of the lake; the fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

American Standard Version
and he saw two boats standing by the lake: but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Contemporary English Version
Near the shore he saw two boats left there by some fishermen who had gone to wash their nets.

English Revised Version
and he saw two boats standing by the lake: but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus saw two boats on the shore. The fishermen had stepped out of them and were washing their nets.

Good News Translation
He saw two boats pulled up on the beach; the fishermen had left them and were washing the nets.

International Standard Version
He saw two boats lying on the shore, but the fishermen had stepped out of them and were washing their nets.

NET Bible
He saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gotten out of them and were washing their nets.

New Heart English Bible
He saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Webster's Bible Translation
And saw two boats standing by the lake: but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Weymouth New Testament
He, however, saw two fishing-boats drawn up on the beach (for the men had gone away from them and were washing the nets)
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.

World English Bible
He saw two boats standing by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He saw two boats standing beside the lake, and the fishers, having gone away from them, were washing the nets,

Berean Literal Bible
And He saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen, having gone away from them, were washing the nets.

Young's Literal Translation
and he saw two boats standing beside the lake, and the fishers, having gone away from them, were washing the nets,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he saw two ships standing near the lake: and the fishermen having gone out of them, washed the fishing-nets.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he saw two boats standing beside the lake. But the fishermen had climbed down, and they were washing their nets.

New American Bible
He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets.

New Revised Standard Version
he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had got out of them, and were washing their nets.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He saw two ships that stood on the shore of the lake and the fishermen who had come down from them and were washing their nets.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
that he saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen had gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Godbey New Testament
and He saw two ships standing by the lake: the fishermen, having gone from them, were washing their nets.

Haweis New Testament
and he saw two vessels a-ground near the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and washing their nets.

Mace New Testament
where he saw two vessels lying near shore: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

Weymouth New Testament
He, however, saw two fishing-boats drawn up on the beach (for the men had gone away from them and were washing the nets)

Worrell New Testament
and He saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen, having gone out of them, were washing their nets.

Worsley New Testament
(but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets:)

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Context
The First Disciples
1On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, 2 He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. 3Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat.…
Cross References
He saw two boats at the edge of the lake.

Matthew 4:18
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

Mark 1:16
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
The fishermen had left them

Matthew 4:22
and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.

Mark 1:20
Immediately Jesus called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed Him.
and were washing their nets.

Matthew 4:21
Going on from there, He saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets. Jesus called them,

Mark 1:19
Going on a little farther, He saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat, mending their nets.
John 21:1-6
Later, by the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus again revealed Himself to the disciples. He made Himself known in this way: / Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. / Simon Peter told them, “I am going fishing.” “We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night. …

John 1:35-42
The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. …

Matthew 13:47-50
Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. / When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. / So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous …

Ezekiel 47:9-10
Wherever the river flows, there will be swarms of living creatures and a great number of fish, because it flows there and makes the waters fresh; so wherever the river flows, everything will flourish. / Fishermen will stand by the shore; from En-gedi to En-eglaim they will spread their nets to catch fish of many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea.

Jeremiah 16:16
But for now I will send for many fishermen, declares the LORD, and they will catch them. After that I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them down on every mountain and hill, even from the clefts of the rocks.

Matthew 9:9
As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth. “Follow Me,” He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.

John 6:16-21
When evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, / got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was already dark, and Jesus had not yet gone out to them. / A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated. …

Matthew 14:22-33
Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. / After He had dismissed them, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, / but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. …

Mark 6:45-52
Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to Bethsaida, while He dismissed the crowd. / After bidding them farewell, He went up on the mountain to pray. / When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea, and Jesus was alone on land. …

John 21:7-11
Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it) and jumped into the sea. / The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards. / When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. …


Treasury of Scripture

And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

washing.

Matthew 4:21
And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

Mark 1:19
And when he had gone a little further thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.

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Luke 5
1. Jesus teaches the people out of Peter's ship;
4. shows how he will make them fishers of men;
12. cleanses the leper;
16. prays in the desert;
17. heals a paralytic;
27. calls Matthew the tax collector;
29. eats with sinners, as being the physician of souls;
33. foretells the fasting and afflictions of the apostles after his ascension;
36. and illustrates the matter by the parable of patches.










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He saw two boats at the edge of the lake.
In this passage, Jesus is at the Lake of Gennesaret, also known as the Sea of Galilee. This body of water is significant in Jesus' ministry, as many of His teachings and miracles occur here. The presence of two boats suggests a small fishing operation, typical of the time. Boats were essential for fishing, a primary occupation in Galilee, providing sustenance and economic stability. The number two may symbolize witness or testimony, as seen in other scriptural contexts (Deuteronomy 19:15).

The fishermen had left them
The fishermen leaving their boats indicates a pause in their work, possibly due to the time of day or the completion of a fishing session. This act of leaving their boats can symbolize a readiness to receive something new, a theme that resonates with the call to discipleship. In the broader biblical narrative, leaving one's occupation or possessions often precedes a significant encounter with God (e.g., Elisha in 1 Kings 19:19-21).

and were washing their nets.
Washing nets was a routine task for fishermen, necessary to maintain the equipment and prepare for the next fishing expedition. This detail highlights the diligence and care required in their trade. Spiritually, washing can symbolize purification and preparation, echoing themes of repentance and readiness for God's work. The act of washing nets may also foreshadow the cleansing and renewal that Jesus brings, as seen in His later teachings and miracles.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure in the Gospel of Luke, who is about to call His first disciples.

2. Fishermen
These are the individuals who were working by the lake, specifically Simon Peter, James, and John, who would soon become Jesus' disciples.

3. Boats
Two boats are mentioned, which belong to the fishermen. They are significant as they become the setting for Jesus' teaching and the miraculous catch of fish.

4. Lake of Gennesaret
Also known as the Sea of Galilee, this is the location where the event takes place. It is a significant site for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles.

5. Nets
The tools of the fishermen's trade, which they were washing, indicating the end of their fishing efforts for the time being.
Teaching Points
Divine Appointment
Jesus' encounter with the fishermen was not by chance. God orchestrates events in our lives to draw us closer to Him and to fulfill His purposes.

Preparation for Calling
The fishermen were engaged in their daily work when Jesus called them. God often calls us in the midst of our ordinary lives, and we should be ready to respond.

Symbolism of the Nets
The act of washing the nets signifies preparation and readiness. In our spiritual lives, we must be diligent in maintaining our spiritual tools and readiness for God's work.

Obedience and Faith
The fishermen's willingness to leave their nets and follow Jesus demonstrates the importance of obedience and faith in responding to God's call.

God's Provision
The empty nets at the beginning of the account contrast with the abundance that follows Jesus' command, illustrating that true provision comes from God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 5:2?

2. How does Luke 5:2 illustrate the importance of readiness for Jesus' call?

3. What can we learn from the fishermen's actions in Luke 5:2?

4. How does Luke 5:2 connect with Jesus' call to be "fishers of men"?

5. In what ways can we prepare our "nets" for God's work today?

6. How can we apply the lesson of diligence from Luke 5:2 in our lives?

7. Why were the fishermen washing their nets in Luke 5:2 instead of fishing?

8. What does the act of washing nets symbolize in Luke 5:2?

9. How does Luke 5:2 reflect the daily life of fishermen in biblical times?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 5?

What Does Luke 5:2 Mean
He saw two boats

“ He saw two boats…” (Luke 5:2)

• Jesus is purposeful in what He notices. Just as He “saw a large crowd and had compassion on them” (Mark 6:34), here He fixes His gaze on ordinary working boats, signaling that ordinary lives matter to Him.

• The presence of two boats points to a small community of fishermen, echoing Ecclesiastes 4:9, “Two are better than one,” and setting the stage for shared discipleship (Luke 10:1 – He later sends them out in pairs).

• His seeing precedes His call, just as in John 1:48 He saw Nathanael before Nathanael saw Him. Our Savior always initiates.

at the edge of the lake

“…at the edge of the lake.” (Luke 5:2 b)

• The shoreline is a place of transition—neither land nor deep water—mirroring moments when God meets people on thresholds (Joshua 3:8; John 21:4).

• Standing at the edge keeps Jesus accessible to the crowd (Luke 5:1) yet ready to step into deeper ministry, illustrating James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”

• For the fishermen, the edge means day’s end and human limits; for Jesus, it is a platform for new beginnings (Luke 5:4).

The fishermen had left them

“The fishermen had left them…” (Luke 5:2 c)

• Boats are empty because the men think the night’s work is finished (Luke 5:5). Jesus chooses what seems finished to start something greater, reflecting Romans 8:28.

• Their brief absence foreshadows a greater relinquishing: “They left everything and followed Him” (Luke 5:11; cf. Matthew 4:20).

• The deserted boats remind us that our resources are safest when yielded to the Lord (John 6:9 – the boy’s lunch).

and were washing their nets

“…and were washing their nets.” (Luke 5:2 d)

• Net-washing was routine maintenance after a long shift (Mark 1:19). Faithfulness in small tasks prepares hearts for divine appointments (Colossians 3:23).

• Cleaning symbolizes readiness; Jesus will soon instruct them to launch again (Luke 5:4), much like He later washes the disciples’ feet to ready them for service (John 13:10).

• Their empty, clean nets set up a contrast to the overflowing catch that follows (Luke 5:6), highlighting Ephesians 3:20—He does “exceedingly abundantly” above what we expect.

summary

Luke 5:2 captures a snapshot of ordinary labor paused at dawn. Jesus sees, approaches, and transforms the scene. Two ordinary boats, an in-between shoreline, fishermen who think they’re done, and freshly washed nets—all become tools for revelation. When we place our everyday resources and routines at His disposal, He turns thresholds into launchpads and emptiness into abundance.

(2) Two ships.--Better, boats, or little ships, the Greek word being a diminutive, as in John 6:23. The narrative implies that they were the boats respectively of Jonas, the father of Peter and Andrew, and of Zebedee.

Washing their nets.--There is a slight, but noticeable variation here, from the "mending their nets" in St. Matthew and St. Mark. The process implied that having fished fruitlessly during the night, they were now giving up the work, and cleaning their nets from weeds, etc., before laying them up. On the assumption that the two narratives refer to the same event, some have seen in the "mending," a confirmation of the statement in St. Luke that the "nets brake." The Note on Luke 5:6 will, however, show that is precisely what he does not say.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He saw
εἶδεν (eiden)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

boats
πλοῖα (ploia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4143: A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.

at the edge
παρὰ (para)
Preposition
Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

of the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

lake.
λίμνην (limnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3041: A lake. Probably from limen; a pond.

The
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

fishermen
ἁλιεῖς (halieis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 231: A fisherman. From hals; a sailor, i.e. a fisher.

had left
ἀποβάντες (apobantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 576: From apo and the base of basis; literally, to disembark; figuratively, to eventuate.

them
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and were washing
ἔπλυνον (eplynon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4150: To wash. A prolonged form of an obsolete pluo; to 'plunge', i.e. Launder clothing.

[their]
τὰ (ta)
Article - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

nets.
δίκτυα (diktya)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1350: A fishing-net. Probably from a primary verb diko; a seine.


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