Acts 15:37

Translations

Modern

Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.

Traditional

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

Literal

Now Barnabas purposed also to take along John, called Mark.

Latin

Barnabas autem volebat secum assumere et Joannem, qui cognominabatur Marcus.

Original

Greek

English

Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.

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 12:12
And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
Colossians 4:10
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
Philemon 1:24
…as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
Acts 13:5
When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
Acts 12:25
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
Acts 13:13
After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.

Parallels

Acts 13:1–3 Acts 18:23–28

People

Barnabas: A Levite from Cyprus who accompanied Paul on missionary journeys Mark: Cousin of Barnabas, companion of Paul, author of Gospel

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, First Letter of Peter, the Apostle Silas Syria, Syrians Titus (Person)

Topics

Barnabas: Disaffected Toward Paul Christian Minister: Sent Forth in Teams of Two: Barnabas and Mark Mark: Paul and Barnabas Contend Concerning Paul: Chooses Silas As his Companion

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