Acts 4:36
In this way Joseph, whom the Apostles gave the name of Bar-nabas--signifying `Son of Encouragement' --a Levite, a native of Cyprus,
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
35and gave it to the Apostles, and distribution was made to every one according to his wants.
37sold a farm which he had, and brought the money and gave it to the Apostles.
Cross References
Mark 3:17James the son of Zabdi and John the brother of James (these two He surnamed Boanerges, that is `Sons of Thunder'),
Acts 11:19Those, however, who had been driven in various directions by the persecution which broke out on account of Stephen made their way to Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, delivering the Message to none but Jews.
Acts 11:30This they did, forwarding their contributions to the Elders by Barnabas and Saul.
Acts 15:2Between these new comers and Paul and Barnabas there was no little disagreement and controversy, until at last it was decided that Paul and Barnabas and some other brethren should go up to consult the Apostles and Elders in Jerusalem on this matter.
Acts 15:37Barnabas, however, was bent on taking with them John, whose other name was Mark,
Acts 21:16Some of the disciples from Caesarea also joined our party, and brought with them Mnason, a Cyprian, one of the early disciples, at whose house we were to lodge.
Matthew Henry on Acts 4:33-37
The Prosperity of the Church; The Liberality of the Disciples. 32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common. 33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. 34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the… Read the whole commentary →