Act 15:36-41 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Acts 15:36-41: 15:36-41 The discordant separation of Paul and Barnabas is indicated by a very strong word in Greek ( their disagreement was so sharp ). It was an honest disagreement between two godly men about whether John Mark (Barnabas’s cousin, Col 4:10 ) should be given a second chance to accompany them on a mission journey after he had deserted them in Pamphylia (see Acts 13:13 ). The rift between Paul and John Mark was eventually healed (2 Tim 4:11 ).

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‏ Acts 15:36-41

Summary for Acts 15:36-41: 15:36-41 ^a The discordant separation of Paul and Barnabas is indicated by a very strong word in Greek (their disagreement was so sharp). It was an honest disagreement between two godly men about whether John Mark (Barnabas’s cousin, Col 4:10 ^b) should be given a second chance to accompany them on a mission journey after he had deserted them in Pamphylia (see Acts 13:13 ^c). The rift between Paul and John Mark was eventually healed (2 Tim 4:11 ^d).
Summary for Acts 15:40-41: 15:40-41 ^e Following his disagreement with Barnabas over John Mark, Paul chose Silas as his partner for a second missionary journey through Syria and Cilicia. The two men traveled overland to visit Derbe and Lystra, explaining the decision of the Jerusalem council and strengthening believers in their faith.