22News about what had happened reached the church in Jerusalem, and they sent Barnabas to Antioch.
23When he arrived and saw for himself how God's grace was working, he was delighted. He encouraged all of them to completely dedicate themselves to God and to stay true.
24Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit, and put his whole trust in God. Many people were brought to the Lord.
25Then Barnabas went on to Tarsus to look for Saul,