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Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of Exhortation), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And Joses. Many manuscripts, instead of Joses, here read Joseph. The reasons why this individual is selected and specifi…
Barnabas (Βαρναβας). His name was Joseph (correct text, and not Jesus) and he is mentioned as one illustration of those in verse 3…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joses The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions, read "Joseph", and so do Beza's most ancient copy, and t…
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…
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