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Paul and Barnabas for Kids: Bible Story & Printables

The story in a nutshell

In the church at Antioch, the Holy Ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them," and they were sent forth to preach the word of God. At Lystra, Paul said to a man who never had walked, "Stand upright on thy feet," and "he leaped and walked." When the people would have done sacrifice unto them as gods, Barnabas and Paul ran in among them, saying, "We also are men of like passions with you," and told them to "turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea." Afterward some stoned Paul and drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead, but he rose up, and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

Read it: Acts 13:1–5; 14:8–20

Memory verseActs 13:2

Big ideasGod sends us to tell others · Give God the glory · Working together

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the story of Paul and Barnabas in the Bible?

You can read it in Acts 13:1–5; 14:8–20.

What is the story of Paul and Barnabas about?

In the church at Antioch, the Holy Ghost said, "Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them," and they were sent forth to preach the word of God. At Lystra, Paul said to a man who never had walked, "Stand upright on thy feet," and "he leaped and walked." When the people would have done sacrifice unto them as gods, Barnabas and Paul ran in among them, saying, "We also are men of like passions with you," and told them to "turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea." Afterward some stoned Paul and drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead, but he rose up, and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

What can kids learn from Paul and Barnabas?

Big ideas to teach: God sends us to tell others, Give God the glory, Working together.