Andrew in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(manly), one of the apostles of our Lord, Joh 1:40; Mt 4:18 brother of Simon Peter. He was of Bethsaida, and had been a disciple of John the Baptist, leaving him to follow our Lord. By his means his brother Simon was brought to Jesus. Joh 1:41 His place among the apostles seems to have been fourth, next after the three Peter, James and John, and in company with Philip. Mr 3:18; Ac 1:13 The traditions about him are various. He is said to have preached in Scythia, in Greece, in Asia Minor and Thrace, and to have been crucified at Patrae in Achaia.