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Apostle
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5 AD – 60 AD
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5 AD60 AD
Roman Empire
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A fisherman from Bethsaida and the brother of Simon Peter, Andrew was the first disciple called by Jesus. Originally a follower of John the Baptist, Andrew heard John identify Jesus as the Lamb of God and immediately brought his brother Peter to meet the Lord. His pattern of bringing others to Jesus — including the boy with five loaves and two fish (John 6:8-9) — made him a model of personal evangelism in the early church.
A fisherman from Bethsaida and the brother of Simon Peter, Andrew was the first disciple called by Jesus.
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