Bible Verses About "Who Was Barnabas in the Bible"
Barnabas was an early church leader known as 'Son of Encouragement' who vouched for Paul, partnered in missionary work, and championed giving second chances.
Barnabas was an early church leader known as 'Son of Encouragement' who vouched for Paul, partnered in missionary work, and championed giving second chances.
"And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet." — Acts 4:36-37 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Barnabas in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles' feet."
"Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord: For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith."
"But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way."
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