John 1:40

Translations

Modern

Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.

Traditional

One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.

Literal

Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two having heard from John and having followed Him.

Latin

Erat autem Andreas, frater Simonis Petri, unus ex duobus qui audierant a Joanne, et secuti fuerant eum.

Original

Greek

English

Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.

Notes

John 1:40–42

Simon is well known in the Gospels, not for his courage and faith, but for his failings (see 18:15–18, 25–27). Jesus gave him the name Cephas, an Aramaic word that means “rock.” In Greek, this name is Petros. In English, we say Peter. This name pointed to the strong church leader Simon would later become (see Acts 1:1–5:42; 8:1–12:25; 15:1–41).

John 1:35–51

This section introduces the model for discipleship in John’s Gospel. Disciples wanted to come and see Jesus, and when they met him, they stayed with him (1:39).

John 1:19–51

John’s Gospel focuses less on John the Baptist compared to the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 3:1–6; Mark 1:2–6; Luke 1:1–24, 57–80; 3:1–13). However, the apostle John wants us to understand that John the Baptist correctly identified and honored Jesus.

John the Baptist’s disciples leave him to follow Jesus. Jesus continued the work that John had begun. As the ministry of Jesus grew, John’s ministry became smaller, just as John had said (John 3:30).

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Encounters with Jesus John’s Profile of Discipleship

Events

First Disciples Gatheredc. AD 27

Related verses

Mark 1:16–20
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.
Matthew 4:18–22
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.
John 1:40–42
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.
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;
Luke 5:2–11
He saw two boats at the edge of the lake. The fishermen had left them and were washing their nets.
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.
John 6:8
One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him,

Parallels

Matthew 4:18–22 Mark 1:16–20 Luke 5:1–11

People

Andrew: Apostle, brother of Simon Peter John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Anointed One, Anointed Ones Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John (Person) John, Gospel of Peter, the Apostle Philip Simon

Topics

Andrew: A Disciple of John Andrew: Finds Peter, his Brother, and Brings Him to Jesus Converts: Zealous: Andrew Jesus, the Christ: Disciples Adhere To John: His Influence Upon the Public Mind Religious Zeal: Exemplified

John 1:40

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