John 6:8
One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,
Original Language Analysis
λέγει
saith
G3004
λέγει
saith
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
1 of 12
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
2 of 12
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
4 of 12
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῶν
G3588
τῶν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
αὐτοῦ
his
G846
αὐτοῦ
his
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 12
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 12
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφὸς
brother
G80
ἀδελφὸς
brother
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
10 of 12
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
Historical Context
Andrew's pattern of bringing people and resources to Jesus characterizes faithful ministry. He doesn't solve the problem but presents what's available. His uncertain tone ('but what are they among so many?') shows weak faith, yet he still brings the resource. Sometimes faith is simply presenting what we have to Jesus.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Andrew's pattern of bringing others to Jesus model faithful witness?
- What 'small' resources might you bring to Jesus despite their apparent insufficiency?
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Analysis & Commentary
'One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him.' Andrew appears consistently as one who brings others to Jesus—his brother Peter (1:41-42), the boy with loaves (here), and Greek seekers (12:22). His role is connecting need with the Savior. Even here, he brings what's available despite apparent insufficiency. Bringing little to Jesus is better than having much without Him.