Barnabas

Facts

Barnabas was one of the early Christians who lived during the time of the apostles. His name means "son of encouragement".

Barnabas was from the Israelite tribe of Levi and was from the island of Cyprus.
When Saul (Paul) became a Christian, Barnabas urged the other believers to accept him as a fellow believer.
Barnabas and Paul traveled together to preach the good news about Jesus in different cities.