Andrew

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

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Summary

Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He was the brother of Simon Peter and was born in Bethsaida, Galilee. He was a fisherman by trade and was called to follow Jesus by his brother. Andrew was known for his enthusiasm and eagerness to spread the gospel. He was the first to bring people to Jesus and was known for his missionary work. He was also known for his humility and willingness to serve. He was the first to bring the boy with the five loaves and two fish to Jesus, which Jesus used to feed the five thousand. He was also present at the Transfiguration of Jesus. After Jesus' death, Andrew continued to preach the gospel and was martyred in Patras, Greece. He is remembered for his missionary work and for being the first to bring people to Jesus.

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How many times Andrew was mentioned in the bible?

Andrew appears 13 times in the bible.

Where is the story of Andrew begins in the Bible?

Andrew first mention in the bible is in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 18. Read the full chapter

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Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He was the brother of Simon Peter and was born in Bethsaida, Galilee. He was a fisherman by trade and was called to follow Jesus by his brother. Andrew was known for his enthusiasm and eagerness to spread the gospel. He was the first to bring people to Jesus and was known for his missionary work. He was also known for his humility and willingness to serve. He was the first to bring the boy with the five loaves and two fish to Jesus, which Jesus used to feed the five thousand. He was also present at the Transfiguration of Jesus. After Jesus' death, Andrew continued to preach the gospel and was martyred in Patras, Greece. He is remembered for his missionary work and for being the first to bring people to Jesus.

Andrew was mentioned 13 times in the Bible.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 18.