Acts 4:36

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³⁶Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus, who was surnamed ^[a]Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement),

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Footnotes

Acts 4:36 Barnabas becomes a prominent figure in the book of Acts (9:27; 11:22-30; 13:1-14:28, etc.), and it may be for that reason that Luke briefly mentions him here, telling the reader how Barnabas came to be associated with the apostles.

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Acts 11:23

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²³When he arrived and saw the grace of God [that was bestowed on them], he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with an unwavering heart to stay true and devoted to the Lord.

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