Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, holds a significant place in the New Testament as a devoted follower and an instrumental figure in the early Christian church. His name, derived from the Greek "Andreas," meaning "manly" or "brave," reflects his character and dedication to the mission of spreading the Gospel.

Biblical References:

Andrew is consistently listed among the twelve apostles in the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. These lists provide insight into his role and importance within the group of Jesus' closest followers.

1. Matthew 10:2 : "These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John."

2. Mark 3:16-18 : "These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter), James son of Zebedee and his brother John, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus."

3. Luke 6:14 : "Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew."

4. Acts 1:13 : "When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying. Present with them were Peter, John, James, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas son of James."

Role and Characteristics:

Andrew is often recognized as the first disciple called by Jesus, as depicted in the Gospel of John. He was originally a disciple of John the Baptist and was present when John identified Jesus as the "Lamb of God." Andrew's immediate response was to follow Jesus, demonstrating his spiritual insight and readiness to embrace the Messiah.

John 1:40-42 : "Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. He first found his brother Simon and told him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated as Christ). Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, 'You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas' (which is translated as Peter)."

Andrew's actions in bringing his brother Simon Peter to Jesus highlight his role as a connector and evangelist. His willingness to share the good news with those closest to him underscores his commitment to the mission of Christ.

Significance in the Early Church:

Though not as prominently featured as some of the other apostles, Andrew's contributions to the early church are significant. He is often associated with spreading the Gospel beyond the Jewish community, reflecting the universal mission of Christianity. Tradition holds that Andrew preached in various regions, including Scythia, Greece, and Asia Minor, and was martyred for his faith.

Andrew's legacy is one of faithfulness, evangelism, and a deep commitment to the teachings of Jesus. His example serves as an inspiration for believers to actively share their faith and embrace the call to discipleship.Matthew 10:2
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
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Mark 3:18
And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,
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Luke 6:14
Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
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Jesus Makes his First Disciples.
... thou shalt be," indicates that Peter was to win his name. ... Matthew 11:21], of the
city of Andrew and Peter ... its bearer would be likely to have an additional name. ...
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Jesus and Thomas.
... know him unmistakably in every incident in which he appears, even if his name were
not ... Andrew appears only a few times, but in each of these cases he is ...
/.../miller/personal friendships of jesus/chapter viii jesus and thomas.htm

Jesus Calls Four Fishermen to Follow Him.
... John 6:1), from the city of that name on its ... ever stood in the presence of God or
his ministers without ... c left all [that is to say, Peter and Andrew], ^b left ...
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John.
... who thus fulfilled the prophecy of his name Johanan, ie ... designation of members of
his family: his mother is ... apostles they are, with Peter and Andrew, placed at ...
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C. The Third Period. Chs. 6:12 to 8:56
... With him Luke names his brother Andrew, probably a man of ... The Gospel of Luke appears
to place special emphasis upon the ... Jesus asked the sufferer for his name. ...
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The Apostles' Creed.
... Holy Ghost;' then followed John (or Andrew): 'Suffered under ... this supposed joint
authorship the name symbolon (from ... articles in eighteen passages of his works. ...
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An Eloquent Catalogue
... there are three who reappear here by name"viz ... where James and John and Simon and
Andrew were called ... have been himself who slipped himself and his brother into ...
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The Revelation of St. John the Divine
... let us relate it to one another.' The same night it was revealed to Andrew, one
of the apostles, that John should write all in his own name, the rest ...
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The Origin of the Gospels.
... and the other declares that the name of Joseph's ... sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and
Andrew the brother ... written narrative, for the benefit of his friend Theophilus ...
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Index of Subjects.
... (See [41]Charity.). Andrew, [42]87-8. ... James, the brother of our Lord, his character,
33. ... Jesus, mysteries in the name of, 25. Jewels, shewn useless, 529. ...
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