Act 4:36 | MHM | STEP | v. 36–37 : One man, Barnabas, is mentioned as an example of this generosity. His real name was Joses, and he was a Levite from Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas, which means “son of encouragement” or “son of consolation.” He sold a field he owned and gave the money to the apostles to help the poor. Barnabas later became an important leader in the church and a partner of Paul (Acts 11:22-24; Acts 13:2 ).

‏ Acts 4:36

v. 36–37: One man, Barnabas, is mentioned as an example of this generosity. His real name was Joses, and he was a Levite from Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas, which means “son of encouragement” or “son of consolation.” He sold a field he owned and gave the money to the apostles to help the poor. Barnabas later became an important leader in the church and a partner of Paul (Acts 11:22-24; Acts 13:2 ^a).