13 Bible Verses about Barnabas

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Acts 4:36

And, Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation,

Acts 9:27

But, Barnabas, taking him, brought him unto the apostles, and related unto them, - how, in the way, he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken unto him; and how, in Damascus, he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

Acts 11:22-24

And the matter was reported in the hearing of the assembly that was in Jerusalem, concerning them; and they sent forth Barnabas, as far as Antioch; Who, arriving, and seeing the favour which was of God, rejoiced, and went on to beseech all, with the purpose of their heart, to abide inthe Lord; Because he was a good man, and full of Holy Spirit and faith; and a considerable multitude were added unto the Lord.

Acts 11:25

He went away, however, unto Tarsus, to seek up Saul;

Acts 11:27-30

Now, in these days, there came down from Jerusalem, prophets, unto Antioch. And one from among them, by name Agabus, rising up, gave a sign, through means of the Spirit, that, a great famine, was coming over all the inhabited earth; which, indeed, came to pass under Claudius. And, according as any one of the disciples was being prospered, they each one of them set apart something for ministering, to send unto the brethren, who dwelt in Jerusalem; -read more.
Which thing they also did, sending it unto the Elders, through the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 14:12

And they went on to call Barnabas, Jupiter, and Paul, Mercury, seeing that, he, was the leader of discourse.

Acts 15:1

And, certain persons, coming down from Judea, began to teach the brethren - Except ye be circumcised according to the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.

Acts 15:22-31

Then, seemed it good unto the Apostles and the Elders with the whole Assembly to send chosen men from among them unto Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, - even Judas who is called Barsabbas, and Silas, men taking a lead among the brethren: writing through their hand - The Apostles and the Elder Brethren, unto the brethren throughout Antioch and Syria and Cilicia, who are from among the nations, wish joy! Inasmuch as we had heard that, certain from among us, had troubled you with words, dismantling your souls, - unto whom we had given no instructions,read more.
It seemed good unto us, coming to be of one accord, that we should choose men and send them unto you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, - men who have given up their lives in behalf of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have sent, therefore, Judas and Silas, who also, themselves, by word of mouth, can tell you the same things. For it hath seemed good unto the Holy Spirit and unto us, no greater burden, to be laying upon you, than these necessary things: - To be abstaining from idol sacrifices, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication, - From which, if ye keep yourselves, ye shall prosper. Fare ye well. They, therefore, being let go, came down unto Antioch; and, having gathered together the throng, delivered the letter, and, when they read it, they rejoiced for the consolation.

Acts 15:36-39

And, after certain days, Paul, said unto Barnabas - Let us now return, and visit the brethren in every city in which we have declared the word of the Lord, and see how they are. And, Barnabas, was minded to take with them John also, called Mark; but Paul deemed it right, as to him who had withdrawn from them, back from Pamphylia, and had not gone with them unto the work, not to be taking with them, this, man.read more.
And there arose an angry feeling, so that they separated one from the other: and, Barnabas, taking Mark, sailed away unto Cyprus, -

1 Corinthians 9:6

Or have, only I and Barnabas, not a right to forbear working?

Galatians 2:1

After that, fourteen years later, I, again, went up unto Jerusalem, with Barnabas, taking with me Titus also;

Galatians 2:13

And the rest of the Jews alsoused hypocrisy with him, so that, even Barnabas, was carried away by their hypocrisy.

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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting

1 Corinthians 9:6

Or have, only I and Barnabas, not a right to forbear working?

Barnabas » Is sent as an emissary to jerusalem

Galatians 2:1-9

After that, fourteen years later, I, again, went up unto Jerusalem, with Barnabas, taking with me Titus also; And I went up by revelation, and laid before them the glad-message which I proclaim among the nations; privately, however, to them of repute, - lest, by any means, in vain, I should be running, or had run. But, not even Titus, who was with me, though he was a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised; - read more.
But, this was because of the false brethren secretly introduced, - who, indeed, came in secretly to spy out our freedom, which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage: - Unto whom, not even for an hour, gave we place by the required submission, - in order that, the truth of the glad-message, might still abide with you. Moreover, from them who were reputed to be something, - whatsoever at one time, they were, maketh no difference to me, God accepteth not a man's person, - unto me, in fact, they who were of repute added nothing further; But, on the contrary, - when they saw that I had been entrusted with the glad-message to the uncircumcision, even as, Peter, with that to the circumcision, For, he that energised in Peter, into an apostleship to the circumcision, energised also in me, for the nations, - And when they perceived the favour which had been given unto me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave, the right hand of fellowship, unto me and Barnabas, in order that, we, should go unto the nations, and, they, unto the circumcision: -

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence

Acts 11:25-26

He went away, however, unto Tarsus, to seek up Saul; And, finding him, he brought him unto Antioch. And so it was with them, that, for a whole year, they were brought together in the assembly, and taught a considerable multitude; also that the disciples, first in Antioch, were called, Christians.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy

Acts 11:29-30

And, according as any one of the disciples was being prospered, they each one of them set apart something for ministering, to send unto the brethren, who dwelt in Jerusalem; - Which thing they also did, sending it unto the Elders, through the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy

Acts 4:36-37

And, Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation, Having a field, 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 arrived in Jerusalem, he made attempts to join himself unto the disciples; and all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But, Barnabas, taking him, brought him unto the apostles, and related unto them, - how, in the way, he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken unto him; and how, in Damascus, he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.

Barnabas » Disaffected toward paul

Acts 15:36-39

And, after certain days, Paul, said unto Barnabas - Let us now return, and visit the brethren in every city in which we have declared the word of the Lord, and see how they are. And, Barnabas, was minded to take with them John also, called Mark; but Paul deemed it right, as to him who had withdrawn from them, back from Pamphylia, and had not gone with them unto the work, not to be taking with them, this, man. read more.
And there arose an angry feeling, so that they separated one from the other: and, Barnabas, taking Mark, sailed away unto Cyprus, -

Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)

Acts 14:12-18

And they went on to call Barnabas, Jupiter, and Paul, Mercury, seeing that, he, was the leader of discourse. Also, the priest of the Jupiter that was before the city, bringing bulls and garlands unto the gates, with the multitudes, would have offered sacrifice. But the apostles Barnabas and Paul, hearing of it, rending asunder their own mantles, sprang forward amidst the multitude, crying aloud, read more.
and saying - Men! Why, these things, are ye doing? We also, of like nature with you, are men, bringing you the good news, that from these vain things, ye should be turning unto a living God: - Who made heaven and the earth and the sea and all things therein; Who in the bygone generations suffered all the nations to be going on in their own ways, - Although, not without witness, he left himself, doing good, from heaven, upon you, giving rain and fruitful seasons, filling, with food and gladness, your hearts. Even these things, saying, scarcely restrained they the multitudes from offering sacrifice unto them.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)

Acts 14:12

And they went on to call Barnabas, Jupiter, and Paul, Mercury, seeing that, he, was the leader of discourse.

Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation

Acts 11:23

Who, arriving, and seeing the favour which was of God, rejoiced, and went on to beseech all, with the purpose of their heart, to abide inthe Lord;

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

Acts 4:36-37

And, Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation, Having a field, 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 the disciples, taking him by night, through the wall, let him down, lowering him in a basket. And, when he had arrived in Jerusalem, he made attempts to join himself unto the disciples; and all were afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But, Barnabas, taking him, brought him unto the apostles, and related unto them, - how, in the way, he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken unto him; and how, in Damascus, he had spoken boldly 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 together entered into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake that there believed, both of Jews and Greeks, a great throng. But, the unpersuaded Jews, roused up and provoked the souls of them of the nations against the brethren. A good while, therefore, tarried they, using boldness of speech in dependence upon the Lord, who was bearing witness unto his word of favour, granting signs and wonders to be coming to pass through their hands. read more.
And the throng of the city was divided; and some indeed were with the Jews, while some were with the apostles. But, when there took place an assault both of them of the nations and of the Jews, with their rulers, to maltreat and to stone them, They became aware of it, and fled unto the cities of Lycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the surrounding country; And, there, were they announcing the glad tidings.

Barnabas » Returns with paul to antioch (of syria)

Acts 12:25

And, Barnabas and Saul, returned unto Jerusalem, fulfilling the ministering, taking with them John who was surnamed Mark.

Barnabas » Devotion of, to jesus

Acts 15:26

men who have given up their lives in behalf of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Barnabas » Goes to derbe

Acts 14:20

Howbeit, the disciples surrounding him, he rose up, and entered into the city. And, on the morrow, he went forth, with Barnabas, unto Derbe.

Barnabas » Accompanies paul to jerusalem

Acts 11:30

Which thing they also did, sending it unto the Elders, through the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Barnabas » An apostle

Acts 14:14

But the apostles Barnabas and Paul, hearing of it, rending asunder their own mantles, sprang forward amidst the multitude, crying aloud,

Barnabas » Piety of

Barnabas » Is reconciled to paul

1 Corinthians 9:6

Or have, only I and Barnabas, not a right to forbear working?

Barnabas » A prophet

Acts 13:1

Now there were in Antioch, distributed through the existing assembly, - prophets and teachers: both Barnabas and Symeon who was called Niger, and Lucius the Cyrenian, Manaen also, Herod the tetrarch's foster-brother, 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 had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation, Having a field, 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 had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation, Having a field, 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 had been surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles, which is to be translated Son of Exhortation, - a Levite, a Cyprian by nation, Having a field, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the feet of the Apostles.

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