Acts 4:36

New Century Version

One of the believers was named Joseph, a Levite born in Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas (which means “one who encourages”).

Cross References

Mark 3:17

James and John, the sons of Zebedee (Jesus named them Boanerges, which means “Sons of Thunder”),

Acts 11:30

They gathered the money and gave it to Barnabas and Saul, who brought it to the elders in Judea.

Acts 12:25

After Barnabas and Saul finished their task in Jerusalem, they returned to Antioch, taking John Mark with them.

Acts 13:1

In the church at Antioch there were these prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon (also called Niger), Lucius (from the city of Cyrene), Manaen (who had grown up with Herod, the ruler), and Saul.

Acts 13:15

After the law of Moses and the writings of the prophets were read, the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to Paul and Barnabas: “Brothers, if you have any message that will encourage the people, please speak.”

Acts 13:2

They were all worshiping the Lord and fasting for a certain time. During this time the Holy Spirit said to them, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do a special work for which I have chosen them.”

Acts 13:4

Barnabas and Saul, sent out by the Holy Spirit, went to the city of Seleucia. From there they sailed to the island of Cyprus.

Acts 15:12

Then the whole group became quiet. They listened to Paul and Barnabas tell about all the miracles and signs that God did through them among the people.

Acts 15:2

Paul and Barnabas were against this teaching and argued with them about it. So the church decided to send Paul, Barnabas, and some others to Jerusalem where they could talk more about this with the apostles and elders.

Acts 15:37

Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them,

Acts 15:39

Paul and Barnabas had such a serious argument about this that they separated and went different ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus,

Acts 21:16

Some of the followers from Caesarea went with us and took us to the home of Mnason, where we would stay. He was from Cyprus and was one of the first followers.

Acts 21:3

We sailed near the island of Cyprus, seeing it to the north, but we sailed on to Syria. We stopped at Tyre because the ship needed to unload its cargo there.

Acts 27:4

We left Sidon and sailed close to the island of Cyprus, because the wind was blowing against us.

Acts 9:27

But Barnabas accepted Saul and took him to the apostles. Barnabas explained to them that Saul had seen the Lord on the road and the Lord had spoken to Saul. Then he told them how boldly Saul had preached in the name of Jesus in Damascus.

1 Corinthians 14:3

But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 9:6

Are Barnabas and I the only ones who must work to earn our living?

Galatians 2:1

After fourteen years I went to Jerusalem again, this time with Barnabas. I also took Titus with me.

Galatians 2:13

So Peter was a hypocrite, as were the other Jewish believers who joined with him. Even Barnabas was influenced by what these Jewish believers did.

Galatians 2:9

James, Peter, and John, who seemed to be the leaders, understood that God had given me this special grace, so they accepted Barnabas and me. They agreed that they would go to the Jewish people and that we should go to those who are not Jewish.

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, a prisoner with me, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, greet you. (I have already told you what to do about Mark. If he comes, welcome him.)