Verse 25. Then departed, etc. Why Barnabas sought Saul, is not known. It is probable, however, that it was owing to the remarkable success which he had in Antioch. There was a great revival of religion; and there was need of additional labour. In such scenes the ministers of the gospel need additional help, as men in harvest-time seek the aid of others. Saul was in this vicinity, Ac 9:30 and he was eminently fitted to aid in this work. With him Barnabas was well acquainted, Ac 9:27 and probably there was no other one in that vicinity whom he could obtain.

To Tarsus. See Barnes "Ac 9:11".

{l} "departed Barnabas" Ac 9:27,30