Acts 4:36

36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”),

36Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of 4:36 Or Exhortation; or ConsolationEncouragement),

36Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement),

36Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus, who was surnamed 4:36 Barnabas becomes a prominent figure in the book of Acts (9:27; 11:22-30; 13:1-14:28, etc.), and it may be for that reason that Luke briefly mentions him here, telling the reader how Barnabas came to be associated with the apostles.Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement),

36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (vvv meaning Son of Encouragement),

36Joseph was a Levite from Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas. The name Barnabas means Son of Help.