Judas
Judas, also known as Barsabbas, was a prophet and respected leader in the Jerusalem church who accompanied Paul and Barnabas to Antioch.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
The Graecized form of Judah. (1.) The patriarch (Matt. 1:2, 3).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
First named at Acts 15:22.
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Verses that name Judas
- Acts 15:22 Then 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 15:27 Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to tell you in person the same things we are writing.
- Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.