Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.
Parallel translations
- WEB Barnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also.
- KJV And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
- NKJV Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark.
- NASB Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also.
- NLT Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark.
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Quick answer
Barnabas wanted to bring John Mark along again. A disagreement over a coworker began here.
Overview
Barnabas, true to his character as an encourager (his name means 'son of encouragement'), wished to give John Mark another opportunity. This sets up the sharp dispute that follows. The episode reveals that even faithful leaders can differ over practical matters of ministry.
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Cross-references · 7
- Acts 12:12And 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.
- 2 Tim 4:11Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
- Acts 13:5When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
- Phlm 1:24as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
- Col 4:10My 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.
- Acts 12:25When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
- Acts 13:13After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.
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