Andreas is the personal name of the man identified as Simon Peter’s brother and as a disciple in the Gospel and Acts narratives.

The term consistently functions as a personal name, identifying Simon Peter’s brother in accounts of fishing, discipleship, private questioning, communication with Jesus, and lists of disciples.

1. Personal name of Simon Peter’s brother · dominant

   The forms identify the same individual in varied clauses: in Mark 1:16 the APB renders Simon and Andrew casting a net, while in John 1:40 it identifies Andrew as Simon Peter’s brother and one who had heard John and followed him. In John 12:22, Andrew is named in the report brought with Philip to Jesus; in Acts 1:13, he appears among those staying in the upper room.

   Mark 1:16John 1:40John 12:22Matthew 10:2Mark 13:3Acts 1:13

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the verses, the APB presents the term as the name “Andrew,” often adding identifying material such as “the brother of Simon” or placing him in a list. Because the translation gives whole-verse renderings rather than word alignment, these descriptions confirm the narrative referent rather than define the term.