Acts 15:39

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Summary

And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

The contention

James 3:2

And sailed

Bible References

The contention

A commotion therefore having taken place, and no small discussion on the part of Paul and Barnabas against them, they arranged that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others from amongst them, should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.

But in those days, the disciples multiplying in number, there arose a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were overlooked in the daily ministration.

For they provoked his spirit, so that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips.

I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.

Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good and sinneth not.

For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, good does not dwell: for to will is there with me, but to do right I find not.

For we all often offend. If any one offend not in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body too.

And sailed

And Joseph, who had been surnamed Barnabas by the apostles (which is, being interpreted, Son of consolation), a Levite, Cyprian by birth,

But there were certain of them, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who entering into Antioch spoke to the Greeks also, announcing the glad tidings of the Lord Jesus.

They therefore, having been sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and thence sailed away to Cyprus.

And setting sail thence we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.