⁵ Simon answered, “Master, we worked hard throughout the night and caught nothing; but if you say so, I will let down the nets.” ⁶ When they had done this, they caught such a great number of fish that their nets were beginning to tear. ⁷ Therefore, they signaled to their companions in the other boat to come and help them. They came and filled both boats to the point that they were in danger of sinking.