Then tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church which was in Jerusalem: and they sent forth Barnabas, that he should go as far as Antioch.
Ver. 22. And they sent forth Barnabas] A very fit man; for he was a "son of consolation," and would handle those young plants with all tenderness. Wring not men's consciences, saith Dr Sibbs, you may happen to break the wards of them if you do.