Who was Andrew in the Bible?
Apostle, in the New Testament era
Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. He was originally a disciple of John the Baptist but later followed Jesus after hearing John's testimony about Him. Andrew is known for bringing his brother Peter to Jesus, recognizing Him as the Messiah. Andrew appears in 11 verses across 5 books of the Bible.
What does the Bible say about Andrew?
Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. He was originally a disciple of John the Baptist but later followed Jesus after hearing John's testimony about Him. Andrew is known for bringing his brother Peter to Jesus, recognizing Him as the Messiah. Throughout the Gospels, Andrew is mentioned several times, often in connection with his brother Peter. He was present at significant events, such as the feeding of the five thousand, where he brought a boy with five loaves and two fish to Jesus. Andrew was also among the disciples who asked Jesus about the signs of His coming and the end of the age. After Jesus' ascension, Andrew continued to play a role in the early church. He was present in the upper room with the other disciples as they waited for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost. According to church tradition, Andrew preached the gospel in various regions, including Greece and Asia Minor, and was martyred by crucifixion on an X-shaped cross, which has become known as St. Andrew's Cross. His faithfulness and dedication to spreading the message of Christ have made him an important figure in Christian history.
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Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.
Where does Andrew appear in the Bible?
Andrew is referenced in 11 verses across 5 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.
- Acts 1:13
- John 1:40
- John 1:44
- John 6:8
- John 12:22
- Luke 6:14
- Matthew 4:18
- Matthew 10:2
- Mark 1:16
- Mark 1:29
- Mark 3:18
What else appears in these passages?
These turn up in the same passages as Andrew.
Common questions
How many times does the Bible mention Andrew?
Andrew appears in 11 verses across 5 books, most often in John, which accounts for 4 of them.
Which books of the Bible mention Andrew?
John, Mark, Matthew, Acts, Luke.
Where can I read every verse about Andrew?
This page lists 11 of them. Protos carries all 11, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.
