Acts 15:37 net — Barnabas wanted to bring John called Mark along with them too,

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"Barnabas wanted to bring John called Mark along with them too,"

— Acts 15:37, NET Bible

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Acts 15 — Context

35

But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming(along with many others) the word of the Lord.

36

Paul and Barnabas Part Company After some days Paul said to Barnabas,“Let’s return and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord to see how they are doing.”

37

Barnabas wanted to bring John called Mark along with them too,

38

but Paul insisted that they should not take along this one who had left them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.

39

They had a sharp disagreement, so that they parted company. Barnabas took along Mark and sailed away to Cyprus,

40

but Paul chose Silas and set out, commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers and sisters.

Acts 15:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:37 say?
Acts 15:37 in the NET Bible reads: “Barnabas wanted to bring John called Mark along with them too,”
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 (NET): “Barnabas wanted to bring John called Mark along with them too,” 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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