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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BarnabasBarnabas - Wikipedia

    Monastery of St Barnabas in Famagusta, Cyprus. Barnabas ( / ˈbɑːrnəbəs /; Syriac: ܒܪܢܒܐ; Ancient Greek: Βαρνάβας ), born Joseph ( Ἰωσήφ) or Joses ( Ἰωσής ), [1] was according to tradition an early Christian, one of the prominent Christian disciples in Jerusalem. According to Acts 4,36, Barnabas was a Cypriot Jew.

  2. www.crosswalk.com › faith › bible-studyWho was Barnabas? His Life and Story in the Bible - Crosswalk

    Sep 14, 2020 · Barnabas was a Levite, an apostle, and a companion of Paul who helped spread the gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Learn about his background, ministry, and death from the Book of Acts and other biblical sources.

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  4. www.bibleinfo.com › en › questionsWho was Barnabas in the Bible? - Bibleinfo.com

    • Barnabas was from Cyprus. Acts 4:36 tells us that Barnabas lived on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. He probably heard the gospel when he visited Jerusalem for Pentecost.
    • His real name was Joseph. Joseph is a Hebrew name meaning he will add or increase. But because Barnabas was notable for encouraging others, the disciples nicknamed him Barnabas, meaning the son of encouragement.
    • He was a Levite. According to Acts 4:36, Barnabas belonged to the tribe of Levi. Levites were responsible for sanctuary services. Most likely, Barnabas was a teacher of the law in a synagogue in Cyprus.
    • He supported the early Church. Barnabas sold a piece of land and “brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet” (Acts 4:37). And to avoid burdening the churches by asking them for support, he worked to support himself while in ministry.

  5. www.christianity.com › wiki › peopleBarnabas in the Bible - His Life and Story - Christianity

    Apr 18, 2024 · Learn about Barnabas, the "Son of Encouragement," who played a key role in the early church and mentored Paul. Discover his contributions, challenges, and legacy in the Acts of the Apostles.

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  7. www.britannica.com › biography › Saint-BarnabasSaint Barnabas | Biography, Traditions, & Facts | Britannica

    Saint Barnabas, important early Christian missionary mentioned in the New Testament and one of the Apostolic Fathers. He may have authored the non-canonical Letter of Barnabas or possibly the Biblical Letter to the Hebrews. Learn more about his life and missions.

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  8. www.kevinhalloran.net › who-is-barnabas-in-theWho is Barnabas in the Bible? 10 Things to Know

    Mar 9, 2020 · Barnabas, along with Paul, served to straighten out Jew/Gentile tensions that arose in the early church by sharing from the Scriptures and his experience how the Gentiles were being saved and could fellowship with Jews (Acts 15:1-21; Galatians 2:1-10). Although this issue was not without its challenges for Barnabas.

  9. www.gotquestions.org › life-BarnabasWho was Barnabas in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

    Jan 4, 2022 · Who was Barnabas in the Bible? How is understanding the life of Barnabas valuable to our spiritual growth?