Acts 4:36

Translations

Modern

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

Traditional

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,

Literal

Now Joseph having been called Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a Cypriot by birth,

Latin

Joseph autem, qui cognominatus est Barnabas ab Apostolis (quod est interpretatum, Filius consolationis), Levites, Cyprius genere,

Interlinear

Greek

English

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

Notes

Acts 4:36–37

Barnabas is presented as an example of generous and unselfish giving in response to real needs in the Christian community.

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas Simon Peter Concern for the Poor The Central Sanctuary The Growth of the Church

Events

Believers share all thingsc. AD 30

Related verses

Galatians 2:13
The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray.
Galatians 2:1
Fourteen years later I went up again to Jerusalem, accompanied by Barnabas. I took Titus along also.
Galatians 2:9
And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.
Acts 15:39
Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
Acts 21:16
Some of the disciples from Caesarea accompanied us, and they took us to stay at the home of Mnason the Cypriot, an early disciple.
Acts 11:30
This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 11:22–25
When news of this reached the ears of the church in Jerusalem, they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
Acts 15:37
Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.
1 Corinthians 9:6
Or are Barnabas and I the only apostles who must work for a living?
Acts 12:25–13:1
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
Acts 11:19–20
Meanwhile those scattered by the persecution that began with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, speaking the message only to Jews.
Mark 3:17
James son of Zebedee and his brother John (whom He named Boanerges, meaning “Sons of Thunder”),

Parallels

Acts 2:42–47

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Places

Cyprus: Island in the Mediterranean Sea; early Christian community

Glossary

Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Cyprus Hebrews, Letter to the John Mark Joseph Joses Peter, the Apostle Priests and Levites Tribe of Levi

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Barnabas Alms: Giving: The Early Christians Barnabas: A Levite Who Gave his Possessions to be Owned in Common with Other Disciples Beneficence: The First Christians Communism: General Scriptures Concerning Cyprus: Barnabas Born In Joses: A Levite, Surnamed Barnabas by the Apostles Liberality in Jerusalem Liberality: Barnabas Self-Denial: Barnabas Self-Denial: Barnabas , in Selling his Possessions

Acts 4:36

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