A notable change takes place in the way that Luke, the author of Acts, refers to Paul and Barnabas. In Acts 13:2 and Acts 13:7, Barnabas’ name comes before the name of Paul (Saul). In Acts 13:9, he tells us that Saul was also called Paul, and from that point onwards the name of Paul appears before the name of Barnabas (see Acts 13:13). This change of order suggests that Paul is now taking the initiative when it comes to decision making.1
13 Now Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. And John left them and returned to Jerusalem,