Acts 15:37

Acts 15:37 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
• New International Version (NIV)Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them,
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark.

Context of Acts 15:37

35Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch for a longer time. Together with many other believers, they taught the people, and they spoke the message about the Lord Jesus. 36After some time, Paul said to Barnabas, ‘We should go back to the towns where we already spoke the message about the Lord Jesus. Then we can visit the believers in all those places. We can see if they are doing well.’ Barnabas agreed and he wanted to take John Mark with them. 38But Paul did not think that this was right. He said to Barnabas, ‘John Mark did not remain with us until we had finished our work. He left us when we were in Pamphylia.’ 39Paul and Barnabas argued strongly about this. They could not agree, so they went in different directions. Barnabas took John Mark with him and they sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 15:37 word by word

Βαρναβᾶς δὲ ἐβούλετο συμπαραλαβεῖν καὶ Ἰωάννην τὸν καλούμενον Μᾶρκον·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• BarnabasΒαρνάβαςBarnabas · BarnabasG921
• determinedβουλεύωbouleuō · to planG1011
• to take with themσυμπαραλαμβάνωsumparalambanō · to take along withG4838
• JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs · JohnG2491
• whose surname wasκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
• MarkΜάρκοςMarkos · MarkG3138

Cross-references for Acts 15:37

• Acts 12:12When Peter realized what God had done for him, he went to Mary's house. She was the mother of John Mark. Many people were meeting together in her house. They were praying to God.
• Acts 13:5They arrived at a town called Salamis. There they went into the Jewish meeting places and they told the people God's message about Jesus. John Mark went with Barnabas and Saul to help them with their work.
• Colossians 4:10Aristarchus is also here with me in the prison. He says ‘hello’ to you. Barnabas's cousin, Mark also says ‘hello’ to you. I have already told you about him. So, if he comes to you, be kind to him.
• 2 Timothy 4:11Only Luke is with me now. Bring Mark with you when you come. He can help me very much with the work for God.
• Philemon 1:24Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, who work with me here, also say ‘hello’ to you.

Commentaries on Acts 15:37

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 37Barnabas determined to take with them John - John Mark was his sister's son; and natural affection might have led him to the partiality here mentioned.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 37And Barnabas determined - Greek: willed, or was disposed to ( ̓́ ebouleusanto). John … - See the notes on Acts 12:12. He had been with them before as a traveling companion, Acts 12:25; Acts 13:5. He was the son of a sister of Barnabas Colossians 4:10, and it is probable that Barnabas‘ affection for his nephew was the main reason for inducing him to wish to take him with him in the journey.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 36-41Verses 36-41 Here we have a private quarrel between two ministers, no less than Paul and Barnabas, yet made to end well. Barnabas wished his nephew John Mark to go with them. We should suspect ourselves of being partial, and guard against this in putting our relations forward. Paul did not think him worthy of the honour, nor fit for the service, who had departed from them without their knowledge, or without their consent: see ch. 13:13. Neither would…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 36-41The 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3737. Barnabas determined to take with them John ... Mark--his nephew (Col 4:10).Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 15:37

• Barnabas
• Mark
• Minister, Christian
• Paul

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Commentaries on Acts 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings