His early association with the apostles likely instilled in him a desire for missionary service.
لِذلِكَ رَافَقَ بِكُلِّ سُرُورٍ بُولُسَ وَبَرْنَابَا فِي رِحْلَتِهِمَا ٱلْإِرْسَالِيَّةِ ٱلْأُولَى وَكَانَ خَادِمًا لَهُمَا .‏