John 1:40
One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
Original Language Analysis
τῶν
which
G3588
τῶν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφὸς
brother
G80
ἀδελφὸς
brother
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
4 of 17
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
Πέτρου
Peter's
G4074
Πέτρου
Peter's
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
6 of 17
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
8 of 17
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῶν
which
G3588
τῶν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τῶν
which
G3588
τῶν
which
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
11 of 17
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
παρὰ
G3844
παρὰ
Strong's:
G3844
Word #:
13 of 17
properly, near; i.e., (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subj
καὶ
speak and
G2532
καὶ
speak and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 17
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Historical Context
Andrew appears in the synoptic Gospels as one of the first four disciples called. His role as bridge-builder—bringing Peter, the boy with loaves and fish, and Greek seekers to Jesus—shows faithful behind-the-scenes ministry. Church tradition holds that Andrew later ministered in Greece and was martyred on an X-shaped cross.
Questions for Reflection
- Who in your family or close relationships needs you to be their Andrew, bringing them to Jesus?
- How does Andrew's quiet faithfulness challenge more prominent ministry models?
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Analysis & Commentary
Andrew is identified as 'Simon Peter's brother'—John assumes his readers know Peter's prominence. Andrew immediately goes to find his brother, demonstrating the evangelistic impulse of genuine conversion—those who find Christ want others to find Him too. Family evangelism often proves most effective and challenging. Andrew's quiet, consistent ministry of bringing others to Jesus (also John 6:8-9, 12:22) models faithful witness.