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'''Barnabas''' (Saint Barnabus in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions) was a [[Jew]] from [[Cyprus]] ([[Acts, Chapter 4|Acts 4:36]]) and an important member of the [[Pentarchy|Church of Jerusalem]] early in its founding history after the crucifixion and [[resurrection]] of [[Jesus]]. His role in the early church is discussed in the [[Bible]] in the [[Book of Acts]]. He is mentioned 33 times in the [[New Testament]], almost entirely in the [[Acts of the Apostles]] but also a few times in [[Paul]]'s letters. | '''Barnabas''' (Saint Barnabus in [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions) was a [[Jew]] from [[Cyprus]] ([[Acts, Chapter 4|Acts 4:36]]) and an important member of the [[Pentarchy|Church of Jerusalem]] early in its founding history after the crucifixion and [[resurrection]] of [[Jesus]]. His role in the early church is discussed in the [[Bible]] in the [[Book of Acts]]. He is mentioned 33 times in the [[New Testament]], almost entirely in the [[Acts of the Apostles]] but also a few times in [[Paul]]'s letters. | ||
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Paul favorably mentions a cousin of Barnabas, Mark, at {{Bibleref|Colossians|4|10}} ("Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him)."<ref>[[ESV]]</ref> | Paul favorably mentions a cousin of Barnabas, Mark, at {{Bibleref|Colossians|4|10}} ("Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him)."<ref>[[ESV]]</ref> | ||
| − | Paul felt at one point that Barnabas had been misled by other [[Jewish]] members of the community: "And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with [[[Peter]]] | + | Paul felt at one point that Barnabas had been misled by other [[Jewish]] members of the community: "And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Peter]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>, so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy." {{Bibleref|Galatians|2|13}} ([[ESV]]). |
The writings of the [[Apostolic Fathers]] include the [[Epistle of Barnabas]]. | The writings of the [[Apostolic Fathers]] include the [[Epistle of Barnabas]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:04, May 30, 2026
- See also: Epistle of Barnabas
Barnabas (Saint Barnabus in Catholic and Orthodox traditions) was a Jew from Cyprus (Acts 4:36) and an important member of the Church of Jerusalem early in its founding history after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. His role in the early church is discussed in the Bible in the Book of Acts. He is mentioned 33 times in the New Testament, almost entirely in the Acts of the Apostles but also a few times in Paul's letters.
It was Barnabas who first stood up for Paul to allow him to be fully accepted into the Jerusalem Church since even the Disciples were afraid of him due to his past of persecuting Christians. (Acts 9:27) Barnabas was sent by the Jerusalem Church to Antioch, where a "great number of people believed and turned to the Lord" from the preaching of other Christians who were scattered due to the persecution of the church in Jerusalem. Barnabas saw the great acts being done and encouraged them to "remain true to the Lord with all of their hearts" (Acts 11:22-23) He went and got Paul to join him. (Acts 11:25) Barnabus and Paul carried the love offering back to the Jerusalem church when a famine spread over the Roman world in 43 A.D.[1] (Acts 11:29-30)
Barnabas and Paul went on a missionary journey together from 46 to 48 A.D.[2] They took with them John Mark. (Acts 12:25) During this journey, Paul rose to prominence over Barnabas. When they prepared for a second missionary journey in 50 A.D.,[3] Barnabas wished to have John Mark accompany them again. Paul refused since John Mark had left them on the first journey. Unable to resolve their difference, Paul and Barnabas went their separate ways, with Barnabas and John Mark going to Cyprus to preach the Good News there.
Paul favorably mentions a cousin of Barnabas, Mark, at Colossians 4:10 ("Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him)."[4]
Paul felt at one point that Barnabas had been misled by other Jewish members of the community: "And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with [Peter], so that even Barnabas was led astray by their hypocrisy." Galatians 2:13 (ESV).
The writings of the Apostolic Fathers include the Epistle of Barnabas.
