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Acts of Andrew and Bartholomew

The Acts of Andrew and Bartholomew is a story told about two men, Andrew and Bartholomew, who were followers of Jesus and traveled to different places to share his message.

Once upon a time, Andrew and Bartholomew were in a city called Edessa where they were welcomed by the king. However, the king's wife fell in love with Andrew and was determined to have him for herself. She tried to seduce him but he refused her advances.

The king was furious when he found out what had happened and ordered Andrew and Bartholomew to be tortured and killed. However, something miraculous happened during their torture - Andrew and Bartholomew's bodies became covered in a bright light and they were able to heal the wounds inflicted upon them by the torturers.

As a result of this miracle, many people in the city believed in Jesus and were converted to Christianity. The king was so moved by what he saw that he too became a believer and commissioned a church to be built where Andrew and Bartholomew's bodies were laid to rest.

In short, the Acts of Andrew and Bartholomew is a story about two men who faced persecution for their beliefs but through their suffering, were able to bring many people to Christ.