And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of encouragement,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Joseph . surnamed Barnabas, the son of consolation He seems to be mentioned as the first that sold all he had, and brought the price, and laid it at the feet of the apostles. (Witham)
There was at that time a great number of Jews established in this city. (Bible de Vence)