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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 · goodnews · 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.