And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated Son of Encouragement), a Levite, a Cyprian by nation,

And the word about them was heard in the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent forth Barnabas to go as far as Antioch;

And Barnabas went forth to Tarsus to seek out Saul,

And Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, having fulfilled their ministry, taking along with [them] John also, whose surname was Mark.

Now as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work which I have called them."

Therefore when there arose a serious dissension and debate with Paul and Barnabus, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and some others of them should go up to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem concerning this issue.

it seemed best to us, having come to be of the same mind, to send men being chosen to you, with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

men having given over their lives for the sake of the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But Paul and Barnabas spent time in Antioch, teaching and preaching the good news of the word of the Lord, with many others also.

But Barnabas desired to take along with them John called Mark.

Therefore a sharp disagreement arose so that they were separated from one another. And Barnabas, taking along Mark, sailed to Cyprus.

Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to forego working?

and when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace which was given to me, they gave me and Barnabas [their] right [hands] of fellowship, that we [should go] to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised;

And the rest of the Jews joined him in hypocrisy, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy.

Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to visit Peter, and I stayed with him fifteen days.

But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the brother of the Lord.

And Ananias departed and entered the house; and putting his hands on him, he said, "Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, the One who appeared to you in the way which you were coming, so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit."

And last of all, as of [one] born out of due time, He appeared to me also.

And immediately in the synagogues he was proclaiming Christ, that He is the Son of God.

But Saul all the more was growing strong, and was confounding the Jews who were dwelling in Damascus, proving that this Jesus is the Christ.

Now when they observed the boldness of Peter and John, and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.

Now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,

and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, in the opening of my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

for the sake of which I serve as an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I must speak.