13 Bible Verses about Barnabas

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Acts 4:36

And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus,

Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that he had spoken to him, and hew he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Acts 11:22-24

But the talk concerning them came to the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem; and they sent forth Barnabas, to go as far as Antioch; who, when he came, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all to cleave to the Lord with purpose of heart; for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great multitude was added to the Lord.

Acts 11:25

And he went to Tarsus, to seek for Saul;

Acts 11:27-30

And in those days prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. And one of them named Agabus stood up, and signified by the Spirit, that there was about to be a great famine over the whole world; which came to pass in the days of Claudius. And according as any one of the disciples was prospered, they determined every one of them to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea;read more.
which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 14:12

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.

Acts 15:1

And there came down certain men from Judaea, and taught the brethren, Unless ye are circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 15:22-31

Then it was decided by the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to choose men from among themselves, and send them to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren. And they wrote by them, "The apostles, and the elders, and the brethren, to the brethren who are from the gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, greeting. Whereas we have heard, that some who went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, to whom we gave no command;read more.
it seemed good to us, having become of one mind, to choose men and send them to you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, men who have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who will themselves tell you the same things by word of mouth. For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us, to lay upon you no further burden except these necessary things: to abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication; from which if ye keep yourselves, ye will do well. Farewell." They therefore being sent away came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter. And when they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement.

Acts 15:36-39

And some days after, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit the brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, called Mark. But Paul did not think it proper to take with them a man who had left them in Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.read more.
And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.

1 Corinthians 9:6

Or am I alone and Barnabas bound to labor with our own hands?

Galatians 2:1

Then, fourteen years after, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me.

Galatians 2:13

And the other Jews also dissembled with him; so that even Barnabas was carried away with their dissimulation.

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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting

1 Corinthians 9:6

Or am I alone and Barnabas bound to labor with our own hands?

Barnabas » Is sent as an emissary to jerusalem

Galatians 2:1-9

Then, fourteen years after, I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus also with me. And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the gentiles; but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. But not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised; read more.
and that because of the false brethren stealthily brought in, who crept in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring into bondage; to whom not even for an hour did we yield by the required subjection, that the truth of the gospel might still remain with you. But from those who were reputed to be somewhatwhatever they were, it matters not to me, (God accepteth no mans person,) for to me those in reputation communicated nothing new. But on the contrary, when they saw that I was intrusted with the gospel to the uncircumcised, as Peter was with that to the circumcised, (for he who wrought for Peter in behalf of the apostleship to the circumcised, wrought also for me in behalf of the gentiles,) and when they knew the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the gentiles, and they to the circumcised;

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence

Acts 11:25-26

And he went to Tarsus, to seek for Saul; and when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. And it came to pass, that for a whole year they came together in the church, and taught a great multitude; and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy

Acts 11:29-30

And according as any one of the disciples was prospered, they determined every one of them to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea; which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy

Acts 4:36-37

And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness

Acts 9:26-27

And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples; and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that he had spoken to him, and hew he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Barnabas » Disaffected toward paul

Acts 15:36-39

And some days after, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go again and visit the brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are. And Barnabas determined to take with them John, called Mark. But Paul did not think it proper to take with them a man who had left them in Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. read more.
And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.

Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)

Acts 14:12-18

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker. Then the priest of Jupiter, that was in front of the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and would have offered sacrifice with the multitudes. But the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, when they heard of it, rent their garments, and rushed forth to the multitude, crying out read more.
and saying, Men, why do ye these things? We also are men of like nature with you, bringing to you glad tidings, that ye may turn from these vanities to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea, and all things that are therein; who in the ages past suffered all the nations to walk in their own ways; although he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness. And with these words, they hardly restrained the multitudes from sacrificing to them.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)

Acts 14:12

And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercury, because he was the chief speaker.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation

Acts 11:23

who, when he came, and saw the grace of God, rejoiced, and exhorted all to cleave to the Lord with purpose of heart;

Barnabas » A levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples

Acts 4:36-37

And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Barnabas » Brings him to the apostles

Acts 9:25-27

But his disciples took him by night, and let him down through the wall, lowering him in a basket. And when he had come to Jerusalem, he attempted to join himself to the disciples; and they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that he had spoken to him, and hew he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work

Barnabas » Goes with paul to iconium

Acts 14:1-7

And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of Jews and Greeks believed. But the Jews that disbelieved stirred up and embittered the minds of the gentiles against the brethren. They abode therefore a long time there, speaking boldly in reliance on the Lord, who gave testimony to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be wrought by their a hands. read more.
But the multitude of the city was divided; and some held with the Jews, and some with the apostles. And when a movement was made both of the gentiles, and the Jews with their rulers, to abuse and stone them, they became aware of it, and fled to the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the neighboring country; and they were publishing the glad tidings there.

Barnabas » Returns with paul to antioch (of syria)

Acts 12:25

And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, having performed their service, taking with them also John, surnamed Mark.

Barnabas » Devotion of, to jesus

Acts 15:26

men who have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Barnabas » Goes to derbe

Acts 14:20

But the disciples having gathered around him, he rose up, and came into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

Barnabas » Accompanies paul to jerusalem

Acts 11:30

which also they did, sending it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

Barnabas » An apostle

Acts 14:14

But the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, when they heard of it, rent their garments, and rushed forth to the multitude, crying out

Barnabas » Piety of

Barnabas » Is reconciled to paul

1 Corinthians 9:6

Or am I alone and Barnabas bound to labor with our own hands?

Barnabas » A prophet

Acts 13:1

Now there were at Antioch, in the church that was there, prophets and teachers; Barnabas, and Simeon who was called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenaean, and Manaen, the fosterbrother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

Barnabas » Goes with paul to seleucia

Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Barnabas

Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas

Acts 4:36-37

And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas

Acts 4:36-37

And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

Religion » True religion » Examples of piety » Barnabas

Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas

Acts 4:36-37

And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, when interpreted, Son of consolation,) a Levite, born in Cyprus, having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the feet of the apostles.

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