Judas Barsabbas
the one who carried the letter
Who was Judas Barsabbas?
- He was one of the men who led the brothers in Jerusalem. Acts 15:22
- The apostles sent him to Antioch with Silas, to deliver a letter. Acts 15:22-23, 27
- Since he was a prophet, he encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words. Acts 15:32
What the Bible says
Acts 15:22
Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren.
Acts 15:22-23, 27
22Then it pleased the apostles and ancients, with the whole church, to choose men of their own company, and to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren. 23Writing by their hands: The apostles and ancients, brethren, to the brethren of the Gentiles that are at Antioch, and in Syria and Cilicia, greeting. 27We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who themselves also will, by word of mouth, tell you the same things.
Acts 15:32
But Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, with many words comforted the brethren, and confirmed them.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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