Acts 4:36

Good News Translation

And so it was that Joseph, a Levite born in Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “One who Encourages”),

Cross References

Mark 3:17

James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee (Jesus gave them the name Boanerges, which means “Men of Thunder”);

Acts 11:30

They did this, then, and sent the money to the church elders by Barnabas and Saul.

Acts 12:25

Barnabas and Saul finished their mission and returned from Jerusalem, taking John Mark with them.

Acts 13:1

In the church at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon (called the Black), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (who had been brought up with Governor Herod), and Saul.

Acts 13:15

After the reading from the Law of Moses and from the writings of the prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent them a message: “Friends, we want you to speak to the people if you have a message of encouragement for them.”

Acts 13:2

While they were serving the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, to do the work to which I have called them.”

Acts 13:4

Having been sent by the Holy Spirit, Barnabas and Saul went to Seleucia and sailed from there to the island of Cyprus.

Acts 15:12

The whole group was silent as they heard Barnabas and Paul report all the miracles and wonders that God had performed through them among the Gentiles.

Acts 15:2

Paul and Barnabas got into a fierce argument with them about this, so it was decided that Paul and Barnabas and some of the others in Antioch should go to Jerusalem and see the apostles and elders about this matter.

Acts 15:37

Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them,

Acts 15:39

There was a sharp argument, and they separated: Barnabas took Mark and sailed off for Cyprus,

Acts 21:16

Some of the disciples from Caesarea also went with us and took us to the house of the man we were going to stay with—Mnason, from Cyprus, who had been a believer since the early days.

Acts 21:3

We came to where we could see Cyprus, and then sailed south of it on to Syria. We went ashore at Tyre, where the ship was going to unload its cargo.

Acts 27:4

We went on from there, and because the winds were blowing against us, we sailed on the sheltered side of the island of Cyprus.

Acts 9:27

Then Barnabas came to his help and took him to the apostles. He explained to them how Saul had seen the Lord on the road and that the Lord had spoken to him. He also told them how boldly Saul had preached in the name of Jesus in Damascus.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But those who proclaim God's message speak to people and give them help, encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 9:6

Or are Barnabas and I the only ones who have to work for our living?

Galatians 2:1

Fourteen years later I went back to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along with me.

Galatians 2:13

The other Jewish believers also started acting like cowards along with Peter; and even Barnabas was swept along by their cowardly action.

Galatians 2:9

James, Peter, and John, who seemed to be the leaders, recognized that God had given me this special task; so they shook hands with Barnabas and me, as a sign that we were all partners. We agreed that Barnabas and I would work among the Gentiles and they among the Jews.

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have already received instructions to welcome Mark if he comes your way.)