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NASB | Acts 4:36 ¶ Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement), |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 4:36 ¶ Now Joseph, a Levite and native of Cyprus, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement), |
Subject: how can Barnabas sell or possess land |
Bible Note: MJH, It seems simple enough that Gill, in order to exonerate Barnabas from any transgression of the law for those who may have a problem with this, was referring back to Liv.25:34 wherein it says: "But pasture fields of their cities shall not be sold, for that is their perpetual possession." so he pointed out quite rightly that the "ceremonial" law (which was a shadow of things to come, namely, Christ's work on the cross) had by this time been done away with. We must remember that not one dot or tittle of it shall be overlooked. And for those who feel or think they are in God's favor for putting themselves back under this ceremonial law... If you don't keep every part of it, and if you overlook one dot or tittle, the tiniest bit; one iota, you are in deep trouble. Frankly, I'd prefer to rely on His grace. John |