What was the relationship between Barnabas and Paul?
When the disciples in Jerusalem were afraid of Saul, Barnabas brought him to the apostles. Later, the Holy Spirit sent them out together on a mission. Acts 9:26-27; Acts 13:2-4
What the Bible says
Acts 9:27
But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and told them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him; and how in Damascus he had dealt confidently in the name of Jesus.
Acts 13:2
And as they were ministering to the Lord, and fasting, the Holy Ghost said to them: Separate me Saul and Barnabas, for the work whereunto I have taken them.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
Did you know?
Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul and brought him to Antioch. There they taught together for a whole year. Acts 11:25-26