Andrew

Andrew was the brother of Simon Peter and one of the first disciples Jesus called by the Sea of Galilee. A former follower of John the Baptist, he was quick to bring others to Jesus, including his own brother. He is remembered for presenting the boy with the loaves and fish before the feeding of the multitude.

• Also known as: Andrew the Apostle, Simon Peter's Brother, First-Called
• Role: First-called apostle and brother of Peter
• Key Scripture: John 1:40-42, Matthew 4:18-20, John 6:8-9

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