What happened to Barnabas after he separated from Paul?

Barnabas is said to have met his martyrdom in his home country of Cyprus. The circumstances of his death vary in different traditions, but a commonly cited account describes how the inhabitants of Salamis, resentful of his preaching, turned against him.

After the separation from Paul, Barnabas traveled to Cyprus, his country of origin. According to tradition, he continued his missionary work, preaching the Gospel and establishing Christian communities. The apocryphal "Acts of Barnabas" provides an account of his travels and teachings, although historical verification of these events can be challenging.

Barnabas is said to have met his martyrdom in his home country of Cyprus. The circumstances of his death vary in different traditions, but a commonly cited account describes how the inhabitants of Salamis, resentful of his preaching, turned against him. In this version, he was martyred by being burned to death. This account is found in early Christian writings, including the apocryphal "Acts of Barnabas" and the writings of the Church Fathers.

While historical details about Barnabas after his separation from Paul are not extensively documented, Christian tradition and early writings reflect the significant impact of Barnabas' ministry and the reverence in which he was held by early believers.

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