Discovery BoxActs 4:36 
Context4:36 So Joseph, a Levite who was a native of Cyprus, called by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”), 1
Acts 13:8
Context13:8 But the magician Elymas 2 (for that is the way his name is translated) 3 opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul 4 away from the faith.
1 sn This is a parenthetical note by the author. Note how the actions of Barnabas are in keeping with the meaning of his nickname. He stands in contrast to Ananias and Sapphira in 5:1-11.
2 tn On the debate over what the name “Elymas” means, see BDAG 320 s.v. ᾿Ελύμας. The magician’s behavior is more directly opposed to the faith than Simon Magus’ was.
3 sn A parenthetical note by the author.
4 sn The proconsul was the Roman official who ruled over a province traditionally under the control of the Roman senate.
