G0921G–Βαρνάβας–Barnabas

And Joseph, who was given by the Apostles the name of Barnabas (the sense of which is, Son of comfort), a Levite and a man of Cyprus by birth,

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

But Barnabas took him to the Apostles and gave them an account of how he had seen the Lord on the road, and had given hearing to his words, and how at Damascus he had been preaching in the name of Jesus without fear.

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

And news of them came to the ears of the church at Jerusalem: and they sent Barnabas as far as Antioch:

Βαρναβᾶν Barnaban “Barnabas”

Then he went on to Tarsus, looking for Saul;

Βαρνάβας Barnabas “Barnabas”

Which they did, sending it to the rulers of the church by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Βαρναβᾶ Barnaba “of Barnabas”

And Barnabas and Saul came back from Jerusalem, when their work was ended, taking with them John named Mark.

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

Now there were at Antioch, in the church there, prophets and teachers, Barnabas, and Symeon who was named Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, a relation of Herod the king, and Saul.

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

And while they were doing the Lord's work, and going without food, the Holy Spirit said, Let Barnabas and Saul be given to me for the special work for which they have been marked out by me.

Βαρναβᾶν Barnaban “Barnabas”

Who was with the ruler, Sergius Paulus, an able man. This man sent for Barnabas and Saul, desiring to have knowledge of the word of God.

Βαρναβᾶν Barnaban “Barnabas”

Now when the meeting was ended, a number of the Jews and of the God-fearing Gentiles who had become Jews, went after Paul and Barnabas: who put before them how important it was to keep on in the grace of God.

Βαρναβᾷ, Barnaba “after Barnabas,”

Then Paul and Barnabas without fear said, It was necessary for the word of God to be given to you first; but because you will have nothing to do with it, and have no desire for eternal life, it will now be offered to the Gentiles.

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

But the Jews, working up the feelings of the God-fearing women of high position and of the chief men of the town, got an attack started against Paul and Barnabas, driving them out of those parts.

Βαρναβᾶν Barnaban “Barnabas”

And they gave the name of Jupiter to Barnabas, and to Paul that of Mercury, because he was the chief talker.

Βαρναβᾶν Barnaban “Barnabas”

But when this came to the ears of the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas, they went running out among the people, parting their clothing, and crying out,

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

But when the disciples came round him, he got up and went into the town: and the day after he went away with Barnabas to Derbe.

Βαρναβᾷ Barnaba “Barnabas”

And after Paul and Barnabas had had no little argument and discussion with them, the brothers made a decision to send Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them to the Apostles and the rulers of the church at Jerusalem about this question.

Βαρναβᾷ Barnaba “Barnabas”Βαρναβᾶν Barnaban “Barnabas”

And all the people were quiet while Barnabas and Paul gave an account of the signs and wonders which God had done among the Gentiles by them.

Βαρναβᾶ Barnaba “Barnabas”

Then it seemed good to the Apostles and the rulers and all the church, to send men from among them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; Judas, named Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers:

Βαρναβᾷ, Barnaba “Barnabas,”

It seemed good to us, having come to an agreement together, to send these men to you, with our well loved Barnabas and Paul,

Βαρναβᾷ Barnaba “Barnabas”

But Paul and Barnabas kept on in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of God, with a number of others.

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

And after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, Let us go back and see the brothers in every town where we have given the word of God, and see how they are.

Βαρναβᾶν Barnaban “Barnabas”

And Barnabas had a desire to take with them John, named Mark.

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

And there was a sharp argument between them, so that they were parted from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and went by ship to Cyprus;

Βαρναβᾶν Barnaban “Barnabas”

Or I only and Barnabas, have we no right to take a rest from work?

Βαρναβᾶς Barnabas “Barnabas”

Then after the space of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus with me.

Βαρναβᾶ Barnaba “Barnabas”