King James Bible
"One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, saith unto him,"
John identifies the speaker as Andrew, one of Jesus' twelve disciples. Andrew often appears in John's Gospel as one who brings others to Jesus, establishing his role as a connector and witness in the narrative. This familial identifier emphasizes Andrew's relationship to the more prominent disciple Peter, a common way John's Gospel introduces lesser-known figures. It also highlights the family connections among the early disciples who left their fishing business together to follow Jesus. This phrase introduces Andrew's speech to Jesus in the context of feeding the five thousand. The formal language indicates a respectful address to Jesus as teacher, setting up Andrew's contribution to the miracle narrative that follows.