The early church
Judas Barsabbas
Prophet sent from Jerusalem to Antioch
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Editorial summary
One of the chief men among the brothers in Jerusalem, chosen with Silas to carry the council’s letter to Antioch. Being a prophet, he encouraged and strengthened the brothers there before being sent back in peace.
Scripture
Journeys
2Where their story unfolds
2Where they appear
2The council at Jerusalem
At Jerusalem some believing Pharisees said Gentile believers must be circumcised and keep the law of Moses. After Peter, Barnabas and Paul spoke, James judged that Gentiles turning to God should not be troubled, only asked to abstain from a few things. Judas called Barsabbas and Silas were chosen to carry the letter to Antioch.
The letter delivered at Antioch
At Antioch the messengers gathered the believers and delivered the letter, and they rejoiced at its encouragement. Judas and Silas, who were prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers and after some time were sent back in peace, while Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord.