Acts 15:36

Translations

Modern

Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

Now after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, “Indeed, having turned back, let us look after the brothers in every city in which we have proclaimed the word of the Lord—how they are.”

Latin

Post aliquot autem dies, dixit ad Barnabam Paulus: Revertentes visitemus fratres per universas civitates in quibus prædicavimus verbum Domini, quomodo se habeant.

Original

Greek

English

Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.”

Notes

Acts 15:36–41

The discordant separation of Paul and Barnabas is indicated by a very strong word in Greek (Their disagreement was so sharp). They were two dedicated men who disagreed about giving John Mark, Barnabas’s cousin, a second chance to join their missionary journey (Colossians 4:10). John Mark had left them in Pamphylia (see Acts 13:13). Eventually, Paul and John Mark made peace (2 Timothy 4:11).

Theme notes and profiles

Barnabas John Mark Paul (Saul)

Events

Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46
Paul and Barnabas part waysc. AD 47

Related verses

Acts 13:4
So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.
Acts 14:6
…they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region,
Acts 14:24–25
After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
Acts 13:51
So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
Acts 13:13–14
After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.
2 Corinthians 11:28
Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.
Exodus 4:18
Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied.
Acts 14:1
At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed.
Romans 1:11
For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
1 Thessalonians 3:10–11
Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.
1 Thessalonians 3:6
But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
2 Timothy 1:4
Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

Parallels

Acts 13:1–3 Acts 18:23–28

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Antioch of Syria Barnabas Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Letter of James Letter to the Galatians Pamphylia Paul the Apostle Peter, the Apostle Silas Syria, Syrians Titus (Person)

Topics

Barnabas: Disaffected Toward Paul Mark: Paul and Barnabas Contend Concerning Paul: Chooses Silas As his Companion Paul: Makes his Second Tour of the Congregations Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul

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