Barnabas, Barnabas'

Facts:

Barnabas was one of the early Christians who lived during the time of the apostles.

Barnabas was from the Israelite tribe of Levi and was from the island of Cyprus.
When Saul (Paul) became a Christian, Barnabas urged the other believers to accept him as a fellow believer.
Barnabas and Paul traveled together to preach the good news about Jesus in different cities.
His name was Joseph, but he was called "Barnabas," which means "son of encouragement."

46:08 Then a believer named Barnabas took Saul to the apostles and told them how Saul had preached boldly in Damascus.
46:09 Barnabas and Saul went there to teach these new believers more about Jesus and to strengthen the church. I
46:10 One day, while the Christians at Antioch were fasting and praying, the Holy Spirit said to them, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul to do the work I have called them to do." So the church in Antioch prayed for Barnabas and Saul and placed their hands on them.