Andrew
maleNew TestamentMeaning: “Manly; brave”
A fisherman and apostle, the brother of Peter, who first followed John the Baptist and then brought Peter to Jesus.
Biography
Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was a fisherman of Bethsaida and one of the twelve apostles. A disciple of John the Baptist, he was among the first to follow Jesus.
The man who brought others to Christ
Andrew's defining trait is introducing people to Jesus. After meeting the Lord, "he first findeth his own brother Simon… and he brought him to Jesus" (John 1:40–42). It was Andrew who pointed out the boy with five loaves and two fish before the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:8–9), and who, with Philip, brought inquiring Greeks to Jesus (John 12:22). He is remembered as a quiet, faithful witness.
Life Timeline
Follows Jesus and brings his brother Simon Peter to Him
Points out the boy with loaves and fish
Family Tree
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Themes & lessons from Andrew
Biblical themes that run through the passages where Andrew appears.
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Scripture Appearances
6 verses in 3 booksMatthew1 verse
Matthew 4:18
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
Mark1 verse
Mark 1:16
Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
John4 verses
John 1:40
One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
John 1:41
He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
John 6:8
One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him,
John 12:22
Philip cometh and telleth Andrew: and again Andrew and Philip tell Jesus.
Frequently asked about Andrew
Who was Andrew in the Bible?
A fisherman and apostle, the brother of Peter, who first followed John the Baptist and then brought Peter to Jesus.
What does the name Andrew mean?
The name Andrew means “Manly; brave”.
What did Andrew do in the Bible?
Andrew served as fisherman, apostle.
Who were Andrew's parents?
Andrew was the child of Jonah.
Where does Andrew appear in the Bible?
Andrew is mentioned 6 times across 3 books: Matthew, Mark, John.
What can we learn from Andrew?
The story of Andrew touches on themes of andrew, peter, zeal, religious, apostles — explore each to study the lessons drawn from Andrew's life.
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