Acts 15:39

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Acts 15:37–41 · Berean Standard Bible

37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.

38 But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.

39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,

40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

41 And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

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