Acts 11:22
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22 News of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
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Acts 11:22
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22 News of this reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas(A) to Antioch.
Acts 9:27
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27 But Barnabas took him, brought him to the apostles, and described for them how on the road he had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken boldly in the name of Jesus.(A)
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Acts 9:27
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27 But Barnabas(A) took him and brought him to the apostles. He told them how Saul on his journey had seen the Lord and that the Lord had spoken to him,(B) and how in Damascus he had preached fearlessly in the name of Jesus.(C)
1 Thessalonians 3:6
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Timothy’s Encouraging Report
6 But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought us the good news of your faith and love. He has told us also that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, just as we long to see you.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 3:6
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Timothy’s Encouraging Report
6 But Timothy(A) has just now come to us from you(B) and has brought good news about your faith and love.(C) He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you.(D)
Acts 15:35-39
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35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and there, with many others, they taught and proclaimed the word of the Lord.
Paul and Barnabas Separate
36 After some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Come, let us return and visit the brothers and sisters in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.”(A) 37 Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.(B) 38 But Paul decided not to take with them one who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.(C) 39 The disagreement became so sharp that they parted company; Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.
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Acts 15:35-39
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35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached(A) the word of the Lord.(B)
Disagreement Between Paul and Barnabas
36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns(C) where we preached the word of the Lord(D) and see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark,(E) with them, 38 but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them(F) in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. 39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
Acts 15:22
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The Council’s Letter to Gentile Believers
22 Then the apostles and the elders, with the consent of the whole church, decided to choose men from among them and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They sent Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers,
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Acts 15:22
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The Council’s Letter to Gentile Believers
22 Then the apostles and elders,(A) with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch(B) with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas,(C) men who were leaders among the believers.
Acts 15:2
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2 And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to discuss this question with the apostles and the elders.(A)
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Acts 15:2
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2 This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem(A) to see the apostles and elders(B) about this question.
Acts 13:1-3
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Barnabas and Saul Commissioned
13 Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a childhood friend of Herod the ruler,[a] and Saul.(A) 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”(B) 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.(C)
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Acts 13:1-3
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13 1 Now in the church at Antioch(A) there were prophets(B) and teachers:(C) Barnabas,(D) Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene,(E) Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod(F) the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said,(G) “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work(H) to which I have called them.”(I) 3 So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them(J) and sent them off.(K)
Acts 11:1
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Peter’s Report to the Church at Jerusalem
11 Now the apostles and the brothers and sisters who were in Judea heard that the gentiles had also accepted the word of God.
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Peter Explains His Actions
11 The apostles and the believers(A) throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God.(B)
Acts 8:14
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14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.(A)
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Acts 8:14
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14 When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria(A) had accepted the word of God,(B) they sent Peter and John(C) to Samaria.
Acts 4:36-37
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36 There was a Levite from Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”). 37 He sold a field that belonged to him, then brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.(A)
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Acts 4:36-37
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36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas(A) (which means “son of encouragement”), 37 sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.(B)
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