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Andrew

Ἀνδρέας · Andreas · G0406“a strong man” Hitchcock's 186912 mentions in 5 books, most in Mark (4)

Who he was

Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of Simon Peter. He was originally a disciple of John the Baptist but later followed Jesus after hearing John's testimony about Him. Andrew is known for bringing his brother Peter to Jesus, recognizing Him as the Messiah.

Throughout the Gospels, Andrew is mentioned several times, often in connection with his brother Peter. He was present at significant events, such as the feeding of the five thousand, where he brought a boy with five loaves and two fish to Jesus. Andrew was also among the disciples who asked Jesus about the signs of His coming and the end of the age.

After Jesus' ascension, Andrew continued to play a role in the early church. He was present in the upper room with the other disciples as they waited for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost.

According to church tradition, Andrew preached the gospel in various regions, including Greece and Asia Minor, and was martyred by crucifixion on an X-shaped cross, which has become known as St. Andrew's Cross. His faithfulness and dedication to spreading the message of Christ have made him an important figure in Christian history.

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Family

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Every mention

12 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
MatthewChapter 4: 1 mentionChapter 10: 1 mention2 mentions
MarkChapter 1: 2 mentionsChapter 3: 1 mentionChapter 13: 1 mention4 mentions
LukeChapter 6: 1 mention1 mention
JohnChapter 1: 2 mentionsChapter 6: 1 mentionChapter 12: 1 mention4 mentions
ActsChapter 1: 1 mention1 mention

What the dictionary says

Manliness, a Greek name; one of the apostles of our Lord.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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