Acts 15:37

Now Barnabas resolved to take John (the one called Mark) along as well.

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In The King James Version

And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

In Context

36Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return now and visit our brothers in each city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”

38But Paul insisted on not taking someone who had deserted them in Pamphilia and not gone with them to the work.

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Cross References

Acts 12:12Upon reflection he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John (the one called Mark), where a considerable number had gathered and were praying.

Acts 13:5And upon arriving in Salamis, they started proclaiming the Word of God in the synagogues of the Jews (also they had John as assistant).

Colossians 4:10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him),

Philemon 1:24as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers.

Matthew Henry on Acts 15:37-41

Disagreement between Paul and Barnabas. 36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. 37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so… Read the whole commentary →

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