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John 1:41-42 (NIRV)

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41 The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon. He told him, "We have found the Messiah." Messiah means Christ. 42 And he brought Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, "You are Simon, son of John. You will be called Cephas." Cephas means Peter (or rock).

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 41) Names of Jesus (part XI) (2011-04-17)
(v. 41) Evangelism One-on-One (2015-06-18)
(v. 42) Jesus with People - Perceiving Potential (2009-02-04)
(v. 42) Evangelism One-on-One (2015-06-18)
(v. 42) Harmonious Service (2015-09-24)

Definition(s):
Andrew (An-drew): a strong man
Cephas (Cee-fass): a rock or stone
Cephas (Keh-fass): a rock or stone
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Simon (Sigh-mon): that hears; that obeys
Simon (Maccabeus): that hears; that obeys