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Barnabas

Facts:

Barnabas was one of the early Christians who lived during the time of the apostles.

• 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.
• His name was Joseph, but he was called "Barnabas," which means "son of encouragement."

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(See also: Christian, Cyprus, good news, Levite, Paul)

Bible References:

• Acts 04:36-37
• Acts 11:25-26
• Acts 13:1-3
• Acts 15:33-35
• Colossians 04:10-11
• Galatians 02:9-10
• Galatians 02:13-14

Examples from the Bible stories:

*46:08 Then a believer named Barnabas took Saul to the apostles and told them how Saul had preached boldly in Damascus. *46:09 Barnabas and Saul went there to teach these new believers more about Jesus and to strengthen the church. I *46:10 One day, while the Christians at Antioch were fasting and praying, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do the work I have called them to do." So the church in Antioch prayed for Barnabas and Saul and placed their hands on them.

Word Data:##

• Strong's: G921