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Introducing Barnabas
Commentaries introduce us to Joseph, a Levite from the island of Cyprus. He is presented as a prime example of the early church's generosity. The apostles gave him the nickname 'Barnabas,' and he would go on to become a prominent leader and a key companion to the Apostle Paul.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 4:36
18th Century
Theologian
And Joses. Many manuscripts, instead of Joses, here read Joseph. The reasons why this individual is selected and specifi…
AT Robertson
On Acts 4:36
Barnabas (Βαρναβας). His name was Joseph (correct text, and not Jesus) and he is mentioned as one illustration of those in verse 3…
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 4:36
19th Century
Bishop
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas.—The better manuscripts give the name as Joseph. It is possible, as Rabbinic …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 4:36
Luke uses the generosity of Barnabas as “Exhibit A” to illustrate the type of extraordinary social concern mentioned in v.34. Joseph was this man’s…
John Gill
On Acts 4:36
17th Century
Pastor
And Joses
The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions, read "Joseph", and so do Beza's most ancient copy, and t…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 4:32–37
17th Century
Minister
The disciples loved one another. This was the blessed fruit of Christ's dying precept to his disciples, and his dying prayer for them. So it was th…