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Andrew and Peter were very unlike in character and temperament, but it must be recorded everlastingly to their credit that they got along together splendidly. Andrew was never jealous of Peter‘s oratorical ability. Not often will an older man of Andrew‘s type be observed exerting such a profound influence over a younger and talented brother. Andrew and Peter never seemed to be in the least jealous of each other‘s abilities or achievements. Late on the evening of the day of Pentecost, when, largely through the energetic and inspiring preaching of Peter, two thousand souls were added to the kingdom, Andrew said to his brother''I could not do that, but I am glad I have a brother who could'' To which Peter replied''.And but for your bringing me to the Master and by your steadfastness keeping me with him, I should not have been here to do this'' Andrew and Peter were the exceptions to the rule, proving that even brothers can live together peaceably and work together effectively.
After Pentecost, Peter was famous, but it never irritated the older Andrew to spend the rest of his life being introduced as''Simon Peter‘s brother''.