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Barnabas
Also known as: Joseph called Barnabas, Son of Encouragement
Tribe of Levi
Description
A Levite from Cyprus who sold his field and gave to the apostles. Traveled with Paul on the first missionary journey.
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Key Events
Life Event
A Levite from Cyprus who sold his field and gave to the apostles.
Life Event
Traveled with Paul on the first missionary journey.
Scripture References
Acts 4:36
“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,”
Acts 13:2
“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”
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The Ascension of Christ
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