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John 6:8

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 6:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter`s brother, saith unto him,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter`s brother, saith unto him,
John 6:8 — American Standard Version

Context — John 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5Jesus therefore lifting up his eyes, and seeing that a great multitude cometh unto him, saith unto Philip, Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat?
6And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
7Philip answered him, Two hundred shillings` worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one may take a little.
8One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter`s brother, saith unto him,
9There is a lad here, who hath five barley loaves, and two fishes: but what are these among so many?
10Jesus said, Make the people sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
11Jesus therefore took the loaves; and having given thanks, he distributed to them that were set down; likewise also of the fishes as much as they would.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, etc.] Who also, and his brother Peter, were of Bethsaida, as well as Philip, and was a disciple of Christ’s; he hearing what Christ said to Philip, and what answer he returned, saith unto him; to Christ, with but little more faith than Philip, if any.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Andrew: Joh 1:40-44; Mat 4:18 John 6:9”
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