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

Therefore, no small dissension and debate having developed with Paul and Barnabus against them, they appointed Paul and Barnabas, and some other men from them, to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders in Jerusalem about thi

Now in those days, the disciples being multiplied, there developed a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily assistance.

because they were rebellious against his spirit, and he spoke ill-advisedly with his lips.

I have seen an end of all perfection. Thy commandment is exceedingly broad.

Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth that does good, and sins not.

For I know that good does not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh, for to will is present in me, but to do the good, I find not.

For we all stumble in many things. If any man does not stumble in word, this is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

And sailed

And Joses, who was surnamed by the apostles, Barnabas (which is, being translated, son of encouragement), a Levite, a Cypriot by nationality,

And some of them were men, Cyprians and Cyrenians, who, having come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching good-news, the Lord Jesus.

Indeed therefore these men, having been sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed for Cyprus.

And having launched from there, we sailed under lee of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.