Judas Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Judas, also known as Barsabbas, was a prophet and respected leader in the Jerusalem church who accompanied Paul and Barnabas to Antioch.
called Barsabbas, a leading man among the brethren (ACT 15:22)
Names
- en Judas Barsabas
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Judas
Jude, same as Judah
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Judas
· Also called Jude, same as Judah
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Barsabbas
· Also called · H1248, H7614 G923 · ACT 15:22 son of seven
- en Barsabas · Also called
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יְהוּדָ֑ה
yəhudah · H3063 · ACT 15:22 praised
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בַּר־שַׁבָּא
bar-saba · H1248, H7614 · ACT 15:22 son of seven
- el Ἰούδας I̓oúdas · G2492a · ACT 15:22
- el Βαρσαββᾶς Barsabba͂s · G923 · ACT 15:22
- el Ἰούδας · G2455M
- el Βαρσαβᾶς · G0923H
- bg Юда Варсава
Mentioned in (3)
SDA Books (10)
Awaiting permission to publishLinked through an explicitly cited Bible passage
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Деянията на апостолите Ellen Gould White · BG · 1 related paragraphs
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EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 6 Ellen Gould White · EN · 6 related paragraphs
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From Trials to Triumph Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 5 5SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 3 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 6 6SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 50 bibliographic references from the official index
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SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 7 7SDABC Francis Nichol-GCSDA · EN · 2 bibliographic references from the official index
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Sketches from the Life of Paul Ellen Gould White · EN · 2 related paragraphs
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The Acts of the Apostles Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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The Mission Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
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Unlikely Leaders Ellen Gould White · EN · 1 related paragraphs
Family of origin
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Took part in (1)
- Jerusalem Council · c. AD 46
Judas Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Judas, also known as Barsabbas, is mentioned in Act.15.22, 27, 32 as a prophet and leader in the Jerusalem church. The context of the passage is the Jerusalem Council, where the early church leaders discussed and resolved the issue of Gentile believers and the Mosaic law (Act 15:1-35).
After the council reached a decision, they chose Judas Barsabbas and Silas, both described as leading men among the believers, to accompany Paul and Barnabas back to Antioch (Act 15:22). They carried a letter from the Jerusalem church, confirming the council's decision and encouraging the Gentile believers (Act 15:23-29).
In Antioch, Judas and Silas, being prophets, exhorted and strengthened the believers with many words (Act 15:32). This indicates that they had a recognized ministry of prophecy and encouragement within the early church.
After spending some time in Antioch, Judas and Silas were sent back to Jerusalem with the blessing of peace from the church (Act 15:33). No further details are provided about Judas Barsabbas' life or ministry beyond this event.
The inclusion of Judas Barsabbas in this narrative highlights the unity and cooperation among the early church leaders, as well as the importance of prophecy and encouragement in the growth and strengthening of the believers.
Judas 4 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Christian teacher, surnamed Barsabas. He was sent from Jerusalem to Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas with the decision of the council (Acts 15:22, 27, 32). He was a “prophet” and a “chief man among the brethren.”
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Judas_5) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Judas@Act.15.22-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, judas_1759)