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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/1.htm">New International Version</a> Andrew, Simon Peter&#8217s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. <a href="/nlt/john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. <a href="/esv/john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> One of the two who heard John speak and followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. <a href="/bsb/john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. <a href="/blb/john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two having heard from John and having followed Him. <a href="/kjv/john/1.htm">King James Bible</a> One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. <a href="/nkjv/john/1.htm">New King James Version</a> One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. <a href="/nasb_/john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. <a href="/nasb/john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter&#8217s brother. <a href="/nasb77/john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. <a href="/lsb/john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. <a href="/amp/john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> One of the two who heard what John said and [as a result] followed Jesus was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. <a href="/csb/john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed him. <a href="/hcsb/john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Andrew, Simon Peter&#8217s brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed Him. <a href="/asv/john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. <a href="/cev/john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> One of the two men who had heard John and had gone with Jesus was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter. <a href="/erv/john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. <a href="/gwt/john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two disciples who heard John and followed Jesus. <a href="/gnt/john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> One of them was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. <a href="/isv/john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. <a href="/msb/john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Andrew, Simon Peter?s brother, was one of the two who heard John?s testimony and followed Jesus. <a href="/net/john/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two disciples who heard what John said and followed Jesus. <a href="/nheb/john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> One of the two who heard John, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. <a href="/wbt/john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> One of the two who heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. <a href="/wey/john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard John's exclamation and followed Jesus. <a href="/web/john/1.htm">World English Bible</a> One of the two who heard John and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard from John, and followed Him; <a href="/blb/john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two having heard from John and having followed Him. <a href="/ylt/john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard from John, and followed him; <a href="/slt/john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> It was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, one of the two having heard of John, and followed him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who had heard of John, and followed him. <a href="/cpdv/john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who had heard about him from John and had followed him. <a href="/nabre/john/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> One of them who heard John and followed Jesus, was Andrew, the brother of Simon. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> One of those who heard Yohannan and followed Yeshua himself was Andrew, Shimeon's brother.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He 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. <a href="/godbey/john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two hearing from John, and follows Him; <a href="/haweis/john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> One of the two, who had heard from John mention of Jesus, and had followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter?s brother. <a href="/mace/john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two disciples, who had followed Jesus, after they had heard what John had said. <a href="/wey/john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two who heard John's exclamation and followed Jesus. <a href="/worrell/john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard it from John, and followed Him. <a href="/worsley/john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now Andrew the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two that heard what John said, and thereupon followed Jesus. <a href="/parallel/john/1-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=297" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/1.htm">The First Disciples</a> …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. 40<a href="/greek/406.htm" title="406: Andreas (N-NMS) -- From aner; manly; Andreas, an Israelite.">Andrew,</a> <a href="/greek/4613.htm" title="4613: Simōnos (N-GMS) -- Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites.">Simon</a> <a href="/greek/4074.htm" title="4074: Petrou (N-GMS) -- Peter, a Greek name meaning rock. Apparently a primary word; a rock; as a name, Petrus, an apostle.">Peter’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphos (N-NMS) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brother,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-GMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousantōn (V-APA-GMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. "></a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John’s testimony</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/190.htm" title="190: akolouthēsantōn (V-APA-GMP) -- To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.">followed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus.</a> 41He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18-22</a> 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.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/mark/1-16.htm">Mark 1:16-20</a> 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.” / And at once they left their nets and followed Him. ... <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Luke 5:1-11</a> 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. ... <a href="/john/6-8.htm">John 6:8-9</a> One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, / “Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” <a href="/john/12-20.htm">John 12:20-22</a> 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. <a href="/acts/1-13.htm">Acts 1:13</a> 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. <a href="/acts/12-2.htm">Acts 12:2</a> He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. <a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2</a> These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; <a href="/mark/3-18.htm">Mark 3:18</a> Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, <a href="/luke/6-14.htm">Luke 6:14</a> Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew; <a href="/john/21-2.htm">John 21:2</a> Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. <a href="/john/1-35.htm">John 1:35-39</a> The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. / When he saw Jesus walking by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” / And when the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. ... <a href="/john/1-41.htm">John 1:41-42</a> He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). <a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43-45</a> The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.” / Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and Peter. / Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” <a href="/john/1-46.htm">John 1:46-51</a> “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. / When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.” / “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.Andrew.<a href="/john/6-8.htm">John 6:8</a> One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto him,<a href="/matthew/4-18.htm">Matthew 4:18</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/10-2.htm">Matthew 10:2</a> 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;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/6-15.htm">Andrew</a> <a href="/john/1-37.htm">Exclamation</a> <a href="/john/1-37.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/john/1-37.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/john/1-37.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/john/1-38.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/1-35.htm">John</a> <a href="/john/1-26.htm">John's</a> <a href="/luke/24-12.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/luke/22-61.htm">Peter's</a> <a href="/luke/24-34.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/john/1-37.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/1-41.htm">Andrew</a> <a href="/john/1-37.htm">Exclamation</a> <a href="/john/6-2.htm">Followed</a> <a href="/john/3-32.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/john/5-24.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/john/1-42.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/1-42.htm">John</a> <a href="/john/3-25.htm">John's</a> <a href="/john/1-42.htm">Peter</a> <a href="/john/6-8.htm">Peter's</a> <a href="/john/1-41.htm">Simon</a> <a href="/john/3-11.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">John 1</div>1. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">The divinity, humanity, office, and incarnation of Jesus Christ.</a> 15. <a href="/john/1-15.htm">The testimony of John.</a> 39. <a href="/john/1-39.htm">The calling of Simon and Andrew, Philip and Nathanael</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother Andrew is introduced as the brother of Simon Peter, highlighting his familial connection to one of the most prominent apostles. This relationship is significant as it underscores the close-knit nature of the early disciples. Andrew is often seen as a bridge to Peter, who would become a leading figure in the early church. The mention of Andrew first suggests his role in bringing Peter to Jesus, as seen later in the Gospel. This familial link also emphasizes the theme of evangelism within families, a common occurrence in the New Testament.was one of the two This phrase refers to Andrew being one of the two disciples of John the Baptist who first followed Jesus. The identity of the other disciple is not explicitly mentioned, but it is traditionally believed to be John, the author of the Gospel. This highlights the importance of personal witness and testimony in the spread of the Gospel message. The fact that Andrew is one of the first to follow Jesus indicates his openness to spiritual truth and readiness to embrace the Messiah.who heard John’s testimony John the Baptist's role as a forerunner to Christ is crucial here. His testimony about Jesus as the "Lamb of God" (<a href="/john/1-36.htm">John 1:36</a>) prepared the hearts of his disciples to follow Jesus. This emphasizes the prophetic role of John the Baptist as foretold in <a href="/isaiah/40-3.htm">Isaiah 40:3</a> and <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, serving as a bridge between the Old and New Testaments. The act of hearing and responding to testimony is a recurring theme in the Gospel, illustrating the power of spoken witness in leading others to Christ.and followed Jesus The decision to follow Jesus marks a pivotal moment of discipleship and commitment. This action signifies a transition from being a disciple of John the Baptist to becoming a follower of Christ, indicating a deeper understanding and acceptance of Jesus' identity and mission. The concept of following Jesus is central to the Christian faith, symbolizing a life of obedience, learning, and transformation. This phrase also connects to the broader theme of discipleship found throughout the Gospels, where following Jesus often involves leaving behind former ways of life and embracing a new path.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/andrew.htm">Andrew</a> One 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. <a href="/topical/s/simon_peter.htm">Simon Peter</a> Andrew's brother, who would become one of Jesus' closest disciples and a foundational leader in the early church. 3. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> 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. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> 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. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_following_jesus.htm">The Event of Following Jesus</a> This marks the beginning of Andrew's discipleship journey, highlighting the transition from following John the Baptist to following Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_testimony.htm">The Importance of Testimony</a> Andrew'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. <a href="/topical/b/bringing_others_to_jesus.htm">Bringing Others to Jesus</a> Andrew is known for bringing his brother Peter to Jesus. This highlights the role of personal relationships in evangelism and discipleship. <a href="/topical/i/immediate_response_to_jesus.htm">Immediate Response to Jesus</a> Andrew's immediate decision to follow Jesus after hearing John's testimony serves as a model for responding promptly to the call of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_humility_in_discipleship.htm">The Role of Humility in Discipleship</a> Andrew is often overshadowed by his brother Peter, yet he faithfully serves in the background, illustrating the importance of humility in serving Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_ripple_effect_of_discipleship.htm">The Ripple Effect of Discipleship</a> Andrew's initial step of following Jesus had a significant impact, leading to Peter's conversion and subsequent leadership in the early church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 1</a> <a href="/q/who_was_andrew_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Andrew in the Bible and his role?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_jesus'_closest_disciples.htm">Who were Jesus' closest disciples?</a> <a href="/q/order_of_jesus'_disciples'_calling.htm">What is the order of Jesus' disciples' calling?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_peter_learn_jesus_is_the_christ.htm">How did Simon Peter find out that Jesus was the Christ? By a revelation from heaven (Matthew 16:17) His brother Andrew told him (John 1:41)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 <a href="/context/matthew/10-2.htm" title="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;">Matthew 10:2-4</a>; 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.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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 <a href="/john/6-45.htm">John 6:45</a>, 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. <a href="/commentaries/john/1-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Andrew, Ἀνδρέας (Andreas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_406.htm">Strong's 406: </a> From aner; manly; Andreas, an Israelite. Simon Σίμωνος (Simōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4613.htm">Strong's 4613: </a> Simon. Of Hebrew origin; Simon, the name of nine Israelites. Peter’s Πέτρου (Petrou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4074.htm">Strong's 4074: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. John’s [ testimony ] Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. followed ἀκολουθησάντων (akolouthēsantōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_190.htm">Strong's 190: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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