Joseph (Barnabas)

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A Levite from Cyprus, also called Barnabas, first mentioned in Acts 4:36.

About Joseph (Barnabas)

13. Cypriot Levite who sold a field and gave the proceeds to the apostles. He was surnamed “Barnabas,” meaning “son of encouragement,” by the apostles (Acts 4:36). See Barnabas.

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Family Relationships

Parents
Father of Barnabas
Half-sibling
Mary (Acts 12:12)
Niece/Nephew
Mark

Key References

Acts 4:36

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),

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Acts 4:36

Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),