Acts 15:37 asv — And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.

American Standard Version

"And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark. "

— Acts 15:37, American Standard Version

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Acts 15 — Context

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But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

36

And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they fare.

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And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.

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But Paul thought not good to take with them him who withdrew from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.

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And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted asunder one from the other, and Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away unto Cyprus:

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but Paul chose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.

Acts 15:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:37 say?
Acts 15:37 in the American Standard Version reads: “And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark. ”
Where is Acts 15:37 in the Bible?
Acts 15:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, verse 37.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 15:37.
What translation should I read Acts 15:37 in?
Acts 15:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 15:37?
Acts 15:37 reads (ASV): “And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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