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Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus.
Barnabas led him to the apostles. He declared to them how he had seen the Lord in The Way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
News of these things came to the ears of the congregation in Jerusalem. They sent Barnabas that he should go as far as Antioch. When he arrived he saw the grace of God and was glad. He exhorted them all to remain true to the Lord as their only purpose of heart. For he was a good man full of Holy Spirit and of faith. Then many people were added to the Lord.
Prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch at that time. One of them was named Agabus. He indicated through the Spirit that a great famine was about to come on the entire earth. He said it would come to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar. The disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers in Judea.read more.
They sent it to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.
They called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
Some men came down from Judea to teach the brothers. They said: You cannot be saved unless you become circumcised according to the custom of Moses.
The apostles and elders along with the whole congregation desired to send chosen men to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers. They wrote letters as follows: The apostles, elders and brothers send greeting to the brothers who are of the nations in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia. Since we have heard, that certain ones who went out from us have troubled you with speeches, subverting you, saying: You must be circumcised, and keep the law. We gave no such commandment!read more.
It seemed good to us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul. These men have endangered their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who shall also tell you the same things in person. For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things. You should abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication. If you keep yourselves from these you will do well. Farwell (best wishes). So when they were dismissed, they came to Antioch and when they had gathered the crowd together, they delivered the letter. When they read it they rejoiced over the encouragement.
After time passed Paul said to Barnabas: Let us go again and visit our brothers in every city where we have preached the Word of God, and see how they are doing. Barnabas decided to take John, whose surname was Mark, with them. Paul did not think it a good idea to take him with them. So he left them at Pamphylia.read more.
Their disagreement was so great between them that they parted company. So Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.
Or is it only Barnabas and I who do not have the right to refrain from secular work?
Fourteen years later I went again to Jerusalem with Barnabas. I took Titus with me also.
The rest of the Jews were hypocrites with him, so much that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy.
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Barnabas » Characteristics of » Self-supporting
Or is it only Barnabas and I who do not have the right to refrain from secular work?
Barnabas » Is sent as an emissary to jerusalem
Fourteen years later I went again to Jerusalem with Barnabas. I took Titus with me also. I went in response to a revelation. I demonstrated to them the way I spread the good news among the people of the nations. I did this privately before them for they have a reputation. I am concerned that by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain. Titus was with me and he was not persuaded to be circumcised. He is a Greek. read more.
This occurred because of the false brothers brought in secretly. They came to spy out our liberty that we have in Christ Jesus. This was so they might bring us into bondage. We did not yield to them for a moment or an hour! That way the truth of the good news (the whole body of Christian teachings) might continue with you. Those who were recognized as important people did not add a single thing to my message. What sort of people they were makes no difference to me. God does not play favorites (show partiality). On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the good news to people who are not circumcised. Just as Peter had been entrusted with the good news to the people who are circumcised. The one who made Peter an apostle to the Jewish people (who are circumcised) also made me an apostle to the people of the nations (who are not circumcised). When they saw the grace that was given to me, James, Cephas (Peter) and John, they who were known to be pillars, gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship. We were to go to the nations and they were to go to the people who are circumcised.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Inspiring influence
Then Barnabas departed to Tarsus to seek Saul. When he found him, he brought him to Antioch. They met with the congregation for a whole year. They taught many people. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Trustworthy
The disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers in Judea. They sent it to the elders through Barnabas and Saul.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Sympathy
Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Broadmindedness
When Saul came to Jerusalem he attempted to join the disciples. They were afraid of him and did not believe he was a disciple. Barnabas led him to the apostles. He declared to them how he had seen the Lord in The Way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
Barnabas » Disaffected toward paul
After time passed Paul said to Barnabas: Let us go again and visit our brothers in every city where we have preached the Word of God, and see how they are doing. Barnabas decided to take John, whose surname was Mark, with them. Paul did not think it a good idea to take him with them. So he left them at Pamphylia. read more.
Their disagreement was so great between them that they parted company. So Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.
Barnabas » Called jupiter (zeus)
They called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker. Then the priest of Jupiter whose temple was there in the city, brought cattle and garlands to the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people. When the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they ripped their clothes, and ran in among the people. read more.
They said: Sirs, why do you do these things? We are only men like you. We bring you good news. You should turn from these worthless things to the living God. He is the God who made heaven and earth, the sea and all things. In the past he let all nations to walk in their own ways. He has not left himself without witness. For he did good and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. Even with these words they found it hard to keep the crowd from sacrificing to them.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » spirit filled
For he was a good man full of Holy Spirit and of faith. Then many people were added to the Lord.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Fine personal appearance (?)
They called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Gift of exhortation
When he arrived he saw the grace of God and was glad. He exhorted them all to remain true to the Lord as their only purpose of heart.
Barnabas » A levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with other disciples
Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
Barnabas » Brings him to the apostles
During the night the disciples let him down by the wall in a basket. When Saul came to Jerusalem he attempted to join the disciples. They were afraid of him and did not believe he was a disciple. Barnabas led him to the apostles. He declared to them how he had seen the Lord in The Way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.
Barnabas » Characteristics of » Adapted to missionary work
As they ministered to God, and fasted, the Holy Spirit said: Set Barnabas and Saul apart for the work I have called them.
Barnabas » Goes with paul to iconium
Paul and Barnabas entered the synagogue of the Jews at Iconium. There they spoke to a great crowd of Jews and Greeks who became believers. The unbelieving Jews stirred up the people of the nations and poisoned their minds against the brothers. The apostles stayed there for a long time. They spoke boldly by the authority of God who proved that their message about his grace was true by giving them the power to perform miracles and wonders. read more.
The people of the city were divided. Some were for the Jews and others for the apostles. Then some of the people of the nations and Jews, together with their leaders, decided to mistreat the apostles and stone them. They knew about it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the country around them. They preached the good news there, too.
Barnabas » Returns with paul to antioch (of syria)
Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had completed their mission. They took with them John, surnamed Mark.
Barnabas » Devotion of, to jesus
These men have endangered their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Barnabas » Goes to derbe
The disciples gathered around him and he stood up. They went into the city and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
Barnabas » Accompanies paul to jerusalem
Barnabas » An apostle
When the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of it, they ripped their clothes, and ran in among the people.
Barnabas » Piety of
For he was a good man full of Holy Spirit and of faith. Then many people were added to the Lord.
Barnabas » Is reconciled to paul
Or is it only Barnabas and I who do not have the right to refrain from secular work?
Barnabas » A prophet
There were prophets and teachers in the congregation at Antioch. This included: Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Barnabas » Goes with paul to seleucia
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Barnabas
For he was a good man full of Holy Spirit and of faith. Then many people were added to the Lord.
Liberality » Exemplified » Barnabas
Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
Missionaries » Exemplified » Barnabas
Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.
Religion » True religion » Examples of piety » Barnabas
For he was a good man full of Holy Spirit and of faith. Then many people were added to the Lord.
Self-denial » Exemplified » Barnabas
Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus. He sold his land and brought the money to the apostles.