Acts 15:32–41

32 Now Judas and Silas, themselves being eprophets also, fexhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words. 33 And after they had stayed there for a time, they were gsent back with greetings from the brethren to 2the apostles.

34 3However, it seemed good to Silas to remain there. 35 hPaul and Barnabas also remained in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.

Division Over John Mark

36 Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.” 37 Now Barnabas 4was determined to take with them iJohn called Mark. 38 But Paul insisted that they should not take with them jthe one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work. 39 Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to kCyprus; 40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, lbeing 5commended by the brethren to the grace of God. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, mstrengthening the churches.