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The Life of Barnabas Throughout the Bible, Barnabas is known as the encourager. While he is only in a few chapters in the New Testament his impact is widespread and lasting. Joseph was his given name, but he was such an encouragement to others that he earned the nickname, "Son of Encouragement" which is translated as Barnabas. It was Barnabas who helped first Paul and then Mark to keep their spirits up despite the trials surrounding them; and it was the encouragement of Barnabas that helped the early church survive. Barnabas is introduced in Acts 3:36 where he is referred to as "Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus." It is here that he is given the name Barnabas which he keeps from here on out. Barnabas was a respected leader in the church in Jerusalem and he was so touched by the message of God that he sold his lands and brought all...

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