When we first meet Jose, in the book of Acts, we learn a lot about him. Jose, who we are told was nicknamed Barnabas by the Apostles, must have spent a lot of time with them, since he had received a last name from them. Certainly, even in the free social climate we have today, one would not deliberately call someone Fred when their first name is Lawrence unless there was great affection between these acquaintances. Most likely, because Barnabas was a Levite, he may have had prior interactions with and through the other apostles; they were able to see the development of God in his character. “This was not trivial in itself because the granting of a nickname was often seen as a sign of respect.” Strong's Concordance tells us that Barnabas means exhorter. “José was nicknamed Barnabas, which means Son of Exhortation, obviously because of his character and his ability to encourage those who were discouraged. » Barnabas the Levite, having no share of inheritance in the Promised Land, showed great character by willingly selling the land he sold. he had acquired on the island of Cyprus, which lies in a region of the Mediterranean Sea. “Therefore Levi has neither portion nor inheritance with his brothers; the LORD is his inheritance, as the LORD your God has spoken to him. (Deut. 10:9) “The believers were unified not only spiritually (one in heart and mind), but also materially. Their sale of their goods was voluntary and distribution was based on need. Barnabas may have been a man of considerable financial means, as he owned land. Biblical character is apparent in him as he undertakes the arduous journey to Cyprus, completes the task of selling the land and travels...... middle of paper......the after devoting much long after having poured out his soul. for the functioning of spiritual things. What man, having disdain and hatred for another brother, would care about his physical well-being? Alas, any Christian would be better inclined to believe that this beloved brother, Barnabas, demonstrated great biblical character in maintaining his charity toward his brother Paul. “Even if we change our colleagues, we do not change our main president. » Later, in Galatians 2, we see Barnabas and Paul once again reunited and working together on the battlefield, which is the struggle for souls. Having put aside their differences and having influenced many lives while winning multitudes of lost souls to Christ, they retain their unspoken biblical character. Yes, biblical character must remain tacit so as not to be tainted and truly revealed as pride..