Andrew

Andrew was the first apostle chosen by Jesus and the oldest of the twelve at age 33. Born in Capernaum, the eldest of five children, he was a fisherman and partner of the sons of Zebedee. He sprang from an excellent line of ancestors and was the ablest man of the twelve, excelling in almost every ability except oratory (139:1.2). Andrew was a superb administrator and the best judge of men among the apostles; he sensed trouble brewing in Judas when no one else suspected anything (139:1.8). His great strength was his superb stability, clear insight, and logical thought; his weakness was a lack of enthusiasm and reticence to praise (139:1.10). He admired Jesus for his consistent sincerity and unaffected dignity (139:1.11).