Andrew the Apostle: The First to Follow Jesus
Andrew the Apostle, often unseen, was the first to follow Jesus and quietly brought others to Him with faithful, humble love in context.
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Andrew the Apostle, often unseen, was the first to follow Jesus and quietly brought others to Him with faithful, humble love in context.
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