James and John, the sons of Zebedee (Jesus gave them the name Boanerges. This name means “Sons of Thunder”);
Acts 4:36 - Easy To Read Version One of the believers was named Joseph. The apostles {\cf2\super [82]} called him Barnabas. (This name means “A person that helps others.”) He was a Levite {\cf2\super [83]} born in Cyprus. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, which interpreted means Son of Encouragement, American Standard Version (1901) And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of exhortation), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race, Common English Bible Joseph, whom the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (that is, “one who encourages”), was a Levite from Cyprus. Catholic Public Domain Version Now Joseph, who the Apostles surnamed Barnabas (which is translated as 'son of consolation'), who was a Levite of Cyprian descent, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And Joseph, who, by the apostles, was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, by interpretation, The son of consolation,) a Levite, a Cyprian born, |
James and John, the sons of Zebedee (Jesus gave them the name Boanerges. This name means “Sons of Thunder”);
They gathered the money and gave it to Barnabas and Saul. Then Barnabas and Saul brought it to the elders {\cf2\super [232]} in Judea.
After Barnabas and Saul finished their work in Jerusalem, they returned to Antioch. John Mark was with them.
In the church (group of believers) at Antioch there were some prophets {\cf2\super [243]} and teachers. They were: Barnabas, Simeon (also called Niger), Lucius (from the city of Cyrene), Manaen (who had grown up with Herod, {\cf2\super [244]} the ruler) and Saul.
The law of Moses and the writings of the prophets {\cf2\super [257]} were read. Then the leaders of the synagogue sent a message to Paul and Barnabas: “Brothers, if you have something to say that will help the people here, please speak!”
These men were all serving the Lord and fasting. {\cf2\super [245]} The Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [246]} said to them, “Give Barnabas and Saul to me to do a special work. I have chosen them to do this work.”
Barnabas and Saul were sent out by the Holy Spirit. {\cf2\super [249]} They went to the city of Seleucia. Then they sailed from Seleucia to the island of Cyprus.
Then the whole group became quiet. They listened to Paul and Barnabas speak. Paul and Barnabas told about all the miracles and wonders {\cf2\super [309]} that God did through them among the non-Jewish people.
Paul and Barnabas were against this teaching. They argued with these men about it. So the group decided to send Paul, Barnabas, and some other men to Jerusalem. These men were going there to talk more about this with the apostles {\cf2\super [297]} and elders. {\cf2\super [298]}
Paul and Barnabas had a big argument about this. They separated and went different ways. Barnabas sailed to Cyprus and took Mark with him.
Some of the followers \{of Jesus\} from Caesarea went with us. These followers took us to the home of Mnason, a man from Cyprus. Mnason was one of the first people to be a follower \{of Jesus\}. They took us to his home so that we could stay with him.
We sailed near the island of Cyprus. We could see it on the north side, but we did not stop. We sailed to the country of Syria. We stopped at the city of Tyre because the ship needed to unload its cargo there.
We left the city of Sidon. We sailed close to the island of Cyprus because the wind was blowing against us.
But Barnabas accepted Saul and brought him to the apostles. {\cf2\super [195]} Barnabas told the apostles that Saul had seen the Lord (Jesus) on the road \{to Damascus\}. Barnabas explained to the apostles how the Lord had spoken to Saul. Then he told the apostles that Saul spoke for the Lord (Jesus) without fear to the people in Damascus.
But a person that prophesies is speaking to people. He gives people strength, encouragement, and comfort.
And are Barnabas and I the only ones that must work to earn our living?
After 14 years, I went to Jerusalem again. I went with Barnabas, and I took Titus with me.
So Peter was a hypocrite. {\cf2\super [16]} The other Jewish believers joined with Peter. So they were hypocrites too. Even Barnabas was influenced by the things these Jewish believers did.
James, Peter, and John seemed to be the leaders. They saw that God had given me this special grace (gift). So they accepted Barnabas and me. Peter, James, and John said, “Paul and Barnabas, we agree that you should go to the people who are not Jews. We will go to the Jews.”
Aristarchus says hello. He is a prisoner with me. And Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, also says hello. (I have already told you what to do about Mark. If he comes, welcome him.)