Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also.
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.
- BSB Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.
- NKJV Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark.
- 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 12:12Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
- 2 Tim 4:11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.
- Acts 13:5When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. They had also John as their attendant.
- Phlm 1:24as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
- Col 4:10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, “if he comes to you, receive him”),
- Acts 12:25Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them John who was called Mark.
- Acts 13:13Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
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