Andrew
One of the first disciples Jesus called, the brother of Simon Peter, who brought his brother to Jesus.
At a glance
- Name
- Andrew
- Type
- Person
- Period
- New Testament
- Appears in
- The Gospels and the book of Acts
- First appearance
- John 1
- Known for
- The brother of Peter, one of the first disciples called
Who is Andrew?
Andrew is one of the Twelve apostles and the brother of Simon Peter, a fisherman from Bethsaida. He is first a follower of John the Baptist, and when John points to Jesus, Andrew follows him.
One of the first things Andrew does is find his brother Simon and bring him to Jesus. In another account, Jesus calls the two brothers together as they are casting their net into the Sea of Galilee, and they leave their nets to follow him.
Andrew appears at a few moments in the Gospels among the disciples, and he is listed among the apostles gathered after the resurrection.
Andrew in the Bible
Andrew brings Peter to Jesus
A follower of John the Baptist, Andrew follows Jesus and brings his brother Simon to him.
Read John 1 →Called by the sea
Jesus calls Andrew and his brother Peter as they cast their net into the Sea of Galilee.
Read Matthew 4 →People connected with Andrew
- brother of Peter Andrew is the brother of Simon Peter, whom he brings to Jesus.
Key passages featuring Andrew
These are key passages, not a complete list of every appearance.