[Easton]
Son of consolation, the surname of Joses, a Levite (
Acts 4:36). His name stands first on the list of prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch (13:1). Luke speaks of him as a “good man” (11:24). He was born of Jewish parents of the tribe of Levi. He was a native of Cyprus, where he had a possession of land (
Acts 4:36,
37), which he sold. His personal appearance is supposed to have been dignified and commanding (
Acts 14:11,
12). When Paul returned to Jerusalem after his conversion, Barnabas took him and introduced him to the apostles (9:27). They had probably been companions as students in the school of Gamaliel.
The prosperity of the church at Antioch led the apostles and brethren at Jerusalem to send Barnabas thither to superintend the movement. He found the work so extensive and weighty that he went to Tarsus in search of Saul to assist him. Saul returned with him to Antioch and laboured with him for a whole year (
Acts 11:25,
26). The two were at the end of this period sent up to Jerusalem with the contributions the church at Antioch had made for the poorer brethren there (11:28-30). Shortly after they returned, bringing John Mark with them, they were appointed as missionaries to the heathen world, and in this capacity visited Cyprus and some of the principal cities of Asia Minor (
Acts 13:14). Returning from this first missionary journey to Antioch, they were again sent up to Jerusalem to consult with the church there regarding the relation of Gentiles to the church (
Acts 15:2:
Gal. 2:1). This matter having been settled, they returned again to Antioch, bringing the decree of the council as the rule by which Gentiles were to be admitted into the church.
When about to set forth on a second missionary journey, a dispute arose between Saul and Barnabas as to the propriety of taking John Mark with them again. The dispute ended by Saul and Barnabas taking separate routes. Saul took Silas as his companion, and journeyed through Syria and Cilicia; while Barnabas took his nephew John Mark, and visited Cyprus (
Acts 15:36-41). Barnabas is not again mentioned by Luke in the Acts.
[Smith]
(son of consolation or comfort) a name given by the apostles, (
Acts 4:36) to Joseph (or Jose), a Levite of the island of Cyprus, who was early a disciple of Christ. In (
Acts 9:27) we find him introducing the newly-converted Saul to the apostles at Jerusalem. Barnabas was sent to Jerusalem, (
Acts 11:19-26) and went to Tarsus to seek Saul, as one specially raised up to preach to the Gentiles. (
Acts 26:17) He brought him to Antioch, and was sent with him to Jerusalem. (
Acts 11:30) On their return, they were ordained by the church for the missionary work, (
Acts 13:2) and sent forth (A.D. 45). From this time Barnabas and Paul enjoy the title and dignity of apostles. Their first missionary journey is related in (
Acts 13:14) Returning to Antioch (A.D. 47 or 48), they were sent (A.D. 50), with some others, to Jerusalem. (
Acts 15:1,
36) Afterwards they parted and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus, his native island. Here the Scripture notices of him cease. The epistle attributed to Barnabas is believed to have been written early in the second century.
[Hitchcock]
son of the prophet, or of consolation
[Nave]
–Also called JOSES
–A prophet
Ac 13:1
–An apostle
Ac 14:14
–A Levite who gave his possessions to be owned in common with
other disciples
Ac 4:36 ,
37
–Brings him to the apostles
Ac 9:25-27
–Accompanies Paul to Jerusalem
Ac 11:30
–Returns with Paul to Antioch (of Syria)
Ac 12:25
–Goes with Paul to Seleucia
Ac 13
–Goes with Paul to Iconium
Ac 14:1-7
–Called Jupiter (Zeus)
Ac 14:12-18
–Goes to Derbe
Ac 14:20
–Is sent as an emissary to Jerusalem
Ac 15 ;
Ga 2:1-9
–Disaffected toward Paul
Ac 15:36-39
–Is reconciled to Paul
1Co 9:6
–Piety of
Ac 11:24
–Devotion of, to Jesus
Ac 15:26
[STEPBible TIPNR]
A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at
Act.4.36)
referred to as Barnabas (Βαρνάβας), or Joseph (Ἰωσήφ), or Joses (Ἰωσῆς);
his mother was Mary ;
a brother of Mary.
[Theographic]
Son of consolation, the surname of Joses, a Levite (
Acts 4:36). His name stands first on the list of prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch (13:1). Luke speaks of him as a “good man” (11:24). He was born of Jewish parents of the tribe of Levi. He was a native of Cyprus, where he had a possession of land (
Acts 4:36,
37), which he sold. His personal appearance is supposed to have been dignified and commanding (
Acts 14:11,
12). When Paul returned to Jerusalem after his conversion, Barnabas took him and introduced him to the apostles (9:27). They had probably been companions as students in the school of Gamaliel.
The prosperity of the church at Antioch led the apostles and brethren at Jerusalem to send Barnabas thither to superintend the movement. He found the work so extensive and weighty that he went to Tarsus in search of Saul to assist him. Saul returned with him to Antioch and laboured with him for a whole year (
Acts 11:25,
26). The two were at the end of this period sent up to Jerusalem with the contributions the church at Antioch had made for the poorer brethren there (11:28-30). Shortly after they returned, bringing John Mark with them, they were appointed as missionaries to the heathen world, and in this capacity visited Cyprus and some of the principal cities of Asia Minor (
Acts 13:14). Returning from this first missionary journey to Antioch, they were again sent up to Jerusalem to consult with the church there regarding the relation of Gentiles to the church (
Acts 15:2:
Gal. 2:1). This matter having been settled, they returned again to Antioch, bringing the decree of the council as the rule by which Gentiles were to be admitted into the church.
When about to set forth on a second missionary journey, a dispute arose between Saul and Barnabas as to the propriety of taking John Mark with them again. The dispute ended by Saul and Barnabas taking separate routes. Saul took Silas as his companion, and journeyed through Syria and Cilicia; while Barnabas took his nephew John Mark, and visited Cyprus (
Acts 15:36-41). Barnabas is not again mentioned by Luke in the Acts.
