Judas
Judas, also known as Barsabbas, was a prophet and respected leader in the Jerusalem church who accompanied Paul and Barnabas to Antioch.
The name Judas means “Jude, same as Judah”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 15:22; referred to as Judas (Ἰούδας) or Barsabbas (Βαρσαβᾶς).
Events
Dates are approximate
- Jerusalem Councilc. AD 46
Glossary entries
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Mentions
Includes 1 verse that refer to Judas without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- Acts 15:22Βαρσαβᾶς · Barsabbas; Ἰούδας · JudasThen the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to select men from among them to send to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas called Barsabbas and Silas, two leaders among the brothers,
- Acts 15:27Ἰούδας · JudasTherefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
- Acts 15:32Ἰούδας · JudasJudas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Acts 15:33Referred to, not namedAfter spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them.