Acts 4:36

And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,

Cross-references

Acts 11:30 Historical context

Acts 11:30 shows Barnabas and Saul delivering relief to Judean believers — continuing the generous ministry introduced in Acts 4:36.

Acts 12:25 Historical context

Acts 12:25 shows Barnabas and Saul returning from Jerusalem with John Mark — extending the story of his service and partnership.

Acts 13:1 Historical context

Acts 13:1 lists Barnabas among Antioch's prophets and teachers — revealing his leadership role in the early church.

Acts 15:2 Historical context

Acts 15:2 sends Barnabas and Paul to Jerusalem over the circumcision issue — showing his ongoing involvement in key church decisions.

Acts 15:12 Parallel

Acts 15:12 has Barnabas and Paul report signs among Gentiles — affirming his missionary work and apostolic partnership.

Acts 15:37 Related theme

Acts 15:37 shows Barnabas wanting to take John Mark — his forgiving character echoes the encouragement introduced in Acts 4:36.

Acts 15:39 Contrast

Acts 15:39 records a sharp disagreement between Paul and Barnabas, contrasting sharply with Barnabas's earlier role as encourager.

Acts 9:27 Parallel

Acts 9:27 shows Barnabas bringing Saul to the apostles, directly living out his name 'son of encouragement' by vouching for the former persecutor.

Acts 11:22 Historical context

Acts 11:22 shows Barnabas later sent to Antioch — continuing the story of the Levite introduced here.

Acts 11:19 Historical context

Acts 11:19 describes believers scattered to Cyprus — Barnabas's homeland — providing background for his origin and the spread of the gospel.

Acts 11:20 Historical context

Acts 11:20 mentions men from Cyprus preaching to Greeks, showing that other Cypriots like Barnabas were active in evangelism.

Galatians 2:1 has Paul go to Jerusalem with Barnabas — continuing their partnership in defending the gospel.

Galatians 2:9 records the apostles giving Barnabas and Paul the right hand of fellowship — confirming his leadership among the Gentiles.

Galatians 2:13 says Barnabas joined the hypocrisy of Peter — contrasting his earlier encouraging generosity with this later failure.

1 Corinthians 9:6 cites Barnabas as an example of apostles working for a living — linking his later practice to his earlier sacrificial giving.