New Testament · Early Church
Barnabas
Encourager and missionary
LIFE & LESSONS
Understanding Barnabas
Hear the summary and related KJV verses.
Story overview
Barnabas was a generous believer whose nickname meant son of encouragement. He sold property to help others in the Jerusalem church.
Key moments
Barnabas vouched for the newly converted Paul, helped lead the Antioch church, joined Paul’s first missionary journey, and later supported John Mark after conflict.
RELATED VERSE · KJV“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts 1:8
Strengths and struggles
He consistently recognized potential in people whom others doubted. His encouragement included generosity, advocacy, teaching, and second chances.
What we can learn
Barnabas teaches that encouragement is active work that can open doors and strengthen future leaders.
RELATED VERSE · KJV“Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”
Acts 28:31
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