Apostle, brother of Simon Peter
Andrew
Named in 12 verses across 5 books, first in Matthew 4:18.
ἈνδρέαςAndrew
The name means “a strong man.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Andrew Written by AI
Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. He was originally a disciple of John the Baptist but later followed Jesus after hearing John's testimony about Him. Andrew is known for bringing his brother Peter to Jesus, recognizing Him as the Messiah. Throughout the Gospels, Andrew is mentioned several times, often in connection with his brother Peter. He was present at significant events, such as the feeding of the five thousand, where he brought a boy with five loaves and two fish to Jesus. Andrew was also among the disciples who asked Jesus about the signs of His coming and the end of the age. After Jesus' ascension, Andrew continued to play a role in the early church. He was present in the upper room with the other disciples as they waited for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. According to church tradition, Andrew preached the gospel in various regions, including Greece and Asia Minor, and was martyred by crucifixion on an X-shaped cross, which has become known as St. Andrew's Cross. His faithfulness and dedication to spreading the message of Christ have made him an important figure in Christian history.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Manliness, a Greek name; one of the apostles of our Lord. He was of Bethsaida in Galilee (John 1:44), and was the brother of Simon Peter (Matt. 4:18; 10:2). On one occasion John the Baptist, whose disciple he then was, pointing to Jesus, said, “Behold the Lamb of God” (John 1:40); and Andrew, hearing him, immediately became a follower of Jesus, the first of his disciples. After he had been led to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, his first care was to bring also his brother Simon to Jesus. The two brothers seem to have after this pursued for a while their usual calling as fishermen, and did not become the stated attendants of the Lord till after John’s imprisonment (Matt. 4:18, 19; Mark 1:16, 17). Very little is related of Andrew. He was one of the confidential disciples (John 6:8; 12:22), and with Peter, James, and John inquired of our Lord privately regarding his future coming (Mark 13:3). He was present at the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:9), and he introduced the Greeks who desired to see Jesus (John 12:22); but of his subsequent history little is known. It is noteworthy that Andrew thrice brings others to Christ, (1) Peter; (2) the lad with the loaves; and (3) certain Greeks. These incidents may be regarded as a key to his character.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 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.
- Matthew 10:2
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
- 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.
- Mark 1:29
As soon as Jesus and His companions had left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
- Mark 3:18
Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
- Mark 13:3
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,
- Luke 6:14
Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;
- John 1:40
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.
- John 1:44
Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter.
- John 6:8
One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him,
- John 12:22
Philip relayed this appeal to Andrew, and both of them went and told Jesus.
- Acts 1:13
When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.