New International Version Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. New Living Translation Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. English Standard Version One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. Berean Standard Bible Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. Berean Literal Bible Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two having heard from John and having followed Him. King James Bible One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. New King James Version One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. New American Standard Bible One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. NASB 1995 One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. NASB 1977 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. Legacy Standard Bible One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. Amplified Bible One of the two who heard what John said and [as a result] followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. Berean Annotated Bible Andrew (manly), Simon (hearing) Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed (accompanied) Jesus. Christian Standard Bible Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed Him. American Standard Version One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. Contemporary English Version One of the two men who had heard John and had gone with Jesus was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. English Revised Version One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. GOD'S WORD® Translation Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two disciples who heard John and followed Jesus. Good News Translation One of them was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. International Standard Version Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. NET Bible Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two disciples who heard what John said and followed Jesus. New Heart English Bible One of the two who heard John, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. Webster's Bible Translation One of the two who heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. Weymouth New Testament Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard John's exclamation and followed Jesus. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAndrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. World English Bible One of the two who heard John and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAndrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard from John, and followed Him; Berean Literal Bible Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two having heard from John and having followed Him. Young's Literal Translation Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard from John, and followed him; Smith's Literal Translation It was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, one of the two having heard of John, and followed him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who had heard of John, and followed him. Catholic Public Domain Version And Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who had heard about him from John and had followed him. New American Bible Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. New Revised Standard Version One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOne of them who heard John and followed Jesus, was Andrew, the brother of Simon. Aramaic Bible in Plain English One of those who heard Yohannan and followed Yeshua himself was Andrew, Shimeon's brother. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe said to them: Come and see. They went and saw where he abode; and they remained with him that day; for it was about the tenth hour. Godbey New Testament Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two hearing from John, and follows Him; Haweis New Testament One of the two, who had heard from John mention of Jesus, and had followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. Mace New Testament Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two disciples, who had followed Jesus, after they had heard what John had said. Weymouth New Testament Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard John's exclamation and followed Jesus. Worrell New Testament Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard it from John, and followed Him. Worsley New Testament Now Andrew the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two that heard what John said, and thereupon followed Jesus. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The First Disciples…39“Come and see,” He replied. So they went and saw where He was staying, and spent that day with Him. It was about the tenth hour. 40Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. 41He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).… Cross References Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, John 6:8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, Luke 6:14 Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; 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; was one of the two Matthew 4:18-19 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. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Mark 1:16-17 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. / “Come, follow Me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” Luke 5:1-10 On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, / He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets. / Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat. … who heard John’s testimony Matthew 3:11-12 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” Mark 1:7-8 And he proclaimed: “After me will come One more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. / I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Luke 3:16-17 John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” and followed Jesus. Matthew 4:20 And at once they left their nets and followed Him. Mark 1:18 And at once they left their nets and followed Him. Luke 5:11 And when they had brought their boats ashore, they left everything and followed Him. John 12:20-22 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the feast. / They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and requested of him, “Sir, we want to see Jesus.” / 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. Acts 12:2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. Mark 3:18 Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Treasury of Scripture One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. Andrew. John 6:8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him, 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. Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Jump to Previous Andrew Exclamation Followed Heard Hearing Jesus John John's Peter Peter's Simon SpeakJump to Next Andrew Exclamation Followed Heard Hearing Jesus John John's Peter Peter's Simon SpeakJohn 1 1. The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ.15. The testimony of John. 39. The calling of Simon and Andrew, Philip and Nathanael Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, Andrew was Peter’s brother and would later bring him to Jesus. Though Peter became more prominent among the apostles, Andrew’s early response to Jesus shows his important place among the first disciples. Jhn 6:8 One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother,… was one of the two Andrew was one of John the Baptist’s disciples who left John to follow Jesus after hearing John’s witness. The other disciple is not named. Mat 4:18-19 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee,… who heard John’s testimony John had identified Jesus as the Lamb of God, directing his own followers toward the One whose coming he had announced. Mat 3:11-12 I baptize you with water for repentance… and followed Jesus. Andrew’s response marked the beginning of his discipleship. He recognized that John’s testimony pointed to Jesus and acted on it. Mat 4:20 And at once they left their nets and followed Him. Persons / Places / Events 1. AndrewOne of the first disciples of Jesus, Andrew is identified as Simon Peter's brother. He was originally a disciple of John the Baptist and is known for bringing others, including his brother Peter, to Jesus. 2. Simon Peter Andrew's brother, who would become one of Jesus' closest disciples and a foundational leader in the early church. 3. John the Baptist A prophetic figure who prepared the way for Jesus, John the Baptist's testimony about Jesus led Andrew and another disciple to follow Jesus. 4. Jesus The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus is the Messiah whom Andrew and the other disciple chose to follow after hearing John the Baptist's testimony. 5. The Event of Following Jesus This marks the beginning of Andrew's discipleship journey, highlighting the transition from following John the Baptist to following Jesus. Teaching Points The Importance of TestimonyAndrew's decision to follow Jesus was influenced by John the Baptist's testimony. This underscores the power of personal testimony in leading others to Christ. Bringing Others to Jesus Andrew is known for bringing his brother Peter to Jesus. This highlights the role of personal relationships in evangelism and discipleship. Immediate Response to Jesus Andrew's immediate decision to follow Jesus after hearing John's testimony serves as a model for responding promptly to the call of Christ. The Role of Humility in Discipleship Andrew is often overshadowed by his brother Peter, yet he faithfully serves in the background, illustrating the importance of humility in serving Christ. The Ripple Effect of Discipleship Andrew's initial step of following Jesus had a significant impact, leading to Peter's conversion and subsequent leadership in the early church. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of John 1:40?2. How does Andrew's action in John 1:40 inspire us to share our faith? 3. What can we learn from Andrew about recognizing Jesus as the Messiah? 4. How does John 1:40 connect with Matthew 4:18-20 about discipleship? 5. Why is it important to bring others to Jesus, as Andrew did? 6. How can we apply Andrew's example in John 1:40 in our daily lives? 7. Who were the two disciples mentioned in John 1:40, and why are they significant? 8. How does John 1:40 contribute to understanding the role of discipleship in Christianity? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in John 1:40? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 1? (40) One of the two.--The Evangelist will even here draw the veil over his own identity (see Introduction). The one is Andrew, even now marked out as brother of the better-known Simon Peter. On these names comp. Note on Matthew 10:2-4; but it should be observed here, that on this first day, as the earnest of the harvest to come, we have the two pairs of brothers, the sons of Zebedee (comp. next verse), and sons of Jonas, who are ever leaders in the apostolic band.Verses 40-49. - (2) The naming and convictions of the disciples. Verse 40. - One of the two who heard from John that Jesus was the Son of God and the Lamb of God, and who, on that astounding intelligence, and at their teacher's own suggestion, followed (became henceforth followers of, ἀκόλουθοι) him, was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter (notice a similar construction at John 6:45, where a clause commences with the copula). The other disciple, with the studied reticence ever preserved about his own designation, is left unnamed by the writer. "Simon Peter" is here spoken of as the better-known man. The bestowment of this designation on Andrew shows that the Gospel was written when Peter's greater name was widely recognized, and the reference is made without the faintest touch of depreciation. Simon Peter's reputation gives force and importance to the record of Andrew's faith. The evangelist's intimate friend Andrew is thus lifted out of his comparative obscurity among the apostolate, not by his association with John, but by his relationship with Simon. John 1:40 spotlights Andrew’s quiet but pivotal moment: hearing faithful testimony, he personally responds and becomes a link in God’s unfolding plan. The verse teaches that God values individual choices, uses ordinary relationships for extraordinary influence, and calls every listener to move from hearing about Jesus to actively following Him.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andrew,Ἀνδρέας (Andreas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 406: From aner; manly; Andreas, an Israelite. Simon Σίμωνος (Simōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 4613: Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. Peter’s Πέτρου (Petrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 4074: Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle. brother, ἀδελφὸς (adelphos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. was Ἦν (Ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heard ἀκουσάντων (akousantōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. John’s [ testimony ] Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. followed ἀκολουθησάντων (akolouthēsantōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany. [Jesus]. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources John 1:40 Blue Letter BibleJohn 1:40 Bible Gateway John 1:40 Bible.com John 1:40 NIV |
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