Acts 4:36 — Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apo… — AMP | maBible
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36 Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement),
Passage themes
Barnabas, companion of apostles — who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas
A revealing nickname — The son of consolation
Cyprus and mission — a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus
Notes and references
Barnabas becomes a prominent figure in the book of Acts (9:27; 11:22-30; 13:1-14:28, etc.), and it may be for that reason that Luke briefly mentions him here, telling the reader how Barnabas came to be associated with the apostles.
Events in this chapter
4 — Arrestation de Pierre et Jean
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc