““The first person Andrew brought to Jesus was his brother Peter. As soon as Peter joined the disciples, he became the spokesperson for the Twelve, while Andrew remained in the background. It was Peter, not Andrew, who rose to prominence as one of Jesus’ inner circle of three. We do not read of Andrew resenting Peter; it seems he was satisfied to bring others to Jesus and leave the results to Him. It is not surprising that Andrew found the boy with the loaves and fishes and brought him to Jesus (John 6:8–9). Andrew brought Greeks to Jesus, even though they were despised by pious Jews (John 12:20–22).””
![“John MacArthur writes: "[Andrew] did not seek to be the center of attention. He did not seem to resent those who labored in the limelight. He was evidently pleased to do what he could with the gifts and calling God had bestowed on him, and he allowed the others to do likewise."2” quote by Richard D. Phillips](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e9a/richard-d-phillips-14207_center-of-attention_john-macarthur-writes-andrew-did-not-see_1583355.jpg)
![“The Gospel of Philip takes up the same theme: Jesus took them all by stealth, for he did not reveal himself in the manner [in which] he was, but in the manner in which [they would] be able to see him. He revealed himself to [them all. He revealed himself] to the great as great … (and) to the small…” quote by Elaine Pagels](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/628/elaine-pagels-8423_christianity_the-gospel-of-philip-takes-up-the-same-t_2074735.jpg)
