Acts 15:37 cpdv — And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also. "

— Acts 15:37, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 15 — Context

34

But it seemed good to Silas to remain there. So Judas alone departed to Jerusalem.

35

And Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, with many others, teaching and evangelizing the Word of the Lord.

36

Then, after some days, Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return to visit the brothers throughout all the cities in which we have preached the Word of the Lord, to see how they are.”

37

And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also.

38

But Paul was saying that he ought not to be received, since he withdrew from them at Pamphylia, and he had not gone with them in the work.

39

And there occurred a dissension, to such an extent that they departed from one another. And Barnabas, indeed taking Mark, sailed to Cyprus.

40

Yet truly, Paul, choosing Silas, set out, being delivered by the brothers to the grace of God.

Acts 15:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:37 say?
Acts 15:37 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also. ”
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 (CPDV): “And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also. ” 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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