Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary John 6:8

"One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter`s brother, saith unto him," — John 6:8 (ASV)

In contrast to Philip’s pessimism, Andrew was more hopeful. He made the positive presentation of a boy’s lunch: five small, flat barley cakes, made of the cheapest grain available, and the two small fish. But Andrew doubted the value of his own suggestion.