New Testament · Major figure
Barnabas
A Levite from Cyprus known as the Son of Encouragement who became a key leader and missionary with Paul.
Originally named Joseph, Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus who sold his land to support the early church in Jerusalem. He is best known for mentoring Paul after his conversion and for his pivotal role in the first missionary journey. His life demonstrates the power of encouragement and the importance of bridge-building within the early Christian community.
In the text
- Verses
- 28
- Books
- 4
- First appears
- Acts 4:36
- Last appears
- Colossians 4:10
Where Barnabas appears
28 verses · 10 chaptersIn the same books
- Apollos10 versesAn eloquent Jewish Christian teacher from Alexandria who played a significant role in the early church's ministry.
- James38 versesA name shared by several figures, most notably the apostle James, son of Zebedee, and James the brother of Jesus.
- Aquila6 versesA Jewish tentmaker and faithful coworker of Paul who hosted house churches with his wife, Priscilla.
- Priscilla6 versesA faithful coworker of Paul who, with her husband Aquila, hosted house churches and instructed Apollos.
- Peter178 versesA fisherman called by Jesus to be a foundational apostle and leader in the early church.
- Mark10 versesA companion of Paul and Peter who authored the Gospel of Mark and served as an early church missionary.
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