Acts 4:36 nasb — Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Enco…

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

— Acts 4:36, NASB

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Acts 4 — Context

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And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.

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For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales

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and lay them at the apostles' feet, and they would be distributed to each as any had need.

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

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and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet.

Acts 4:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:36 say?
Acts 4:36 in the NASB reads: “Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement),”
Where is Acts 4:36 in the Bible?
Acts 4:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 36.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 4:36.
What translation should I read Acts 4:36 in?
Acts 4:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 4:36?
Acts 4:36 reads (NASB): “Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement),” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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