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Andrew

Facts:

Andrew was one of twelve men whom Jesus chose to be his closest disciples (later called apostles).

  • Andrew's brother was Simon Peter. Both of them were fishermen.
  • Peter and Andrew were fishing in the Sea of Galilee when Jesus called them to be his disciples.
  • Before Peter and Andrew met Jesus, they had been disciples of John the Baptizer.

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(See also: apostle, disciple, the twelve)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: G406