Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And there occurred such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another, and Barnabas took
King James Version
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;
Holman Bible
There was such a sharp disagreement that they parted company, and Barnabas took Mark
International Standard Version
The disagreement was so sharp that they parted ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus,
A Conservative Version
Therefore a provocation developed, so as for them to separate from each other, and Barnabas to sail for Cyprus, after taking Mark,
American Standard Version
And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted asunder one from the other, and Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away unto Cyprus;
Amplified
And it became such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another, and Barnabas took [John] Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.
An Understandable Version
A heated discussion developed [over this matter] so that Paul and Barnabas went their separate ways [over it], with Barnabas sailing for Cyprus and taking [John] Mark with him.
Anderson New Testament
There was, therefore, a sharp contention, so that they separated from each other: and Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.
Bible in Basic English
And there was a sharp argument between them, so that they were parted from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and went by ship to Cyprus;
Common New Testament
There arose such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and the contention was so sharp between them, that they separated: so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.
Darby Translation
There arose therefore very warm feeling, so that they separated from one another; and Barnabas taking Mark sailed away to Cyprus;
Godbey New Testament
But there was a paroxysm, so that they parted from one another, and Barnabas, taking Mark, sailed away into Cyprus.
Goodspeed New Testament
They differed so sharply about it that they separated, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.
John Wesley New Testament
And there was a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other; and Barnabas taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus;
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore there was an incitement, so that they separated from one another: and Barnabas, having taken Mark, sailed to Cyprus;
King James 2000
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;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And a sharp disagreement took place, so that they separated from one another. And Barnabas took along Mark [and] sailed away to Cyprus,
Modern King James verseion
Then there was sharp feeling, so as to separate them from each other. And taking Mark, Barnabas sailed to Cyprus.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And so sharp was the dissension between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: so that Barnabas took Mark and sailed unto Cyprus.
Moffatt New Testament
So in irritation they parted company, Barnabas taking Mark with him and sailing for Cyprus,
Montgomery New Testament
So there arose a sharp irritation, so that they parted company; Barnabas taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus;
NET Bible
They had a sharp disagreement, so that they parted company. Barnabas took along Mark and sailed away to Cyprus,
New Heart English Bible
Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away to Cyprus,
Noyes New Testament
And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted from each other, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.
Sawyer New Testament
And there was a sharp contention, so that they separated from each other; and Barnabas taking Mark sailed to Cyprus.
The Emphasized Bible
And there arose an angry feeling, so that they separated one from the other: and, Barnabas, taking Mark, sailed away unto Cyprus, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
So there grew up a sudden quarrel, insomuch that they separated from each other: and Barnabas, taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus:
Twentieth Century New Testament
This caused such unpleasant feeling between them that they parted, Barnabas taking Mark and sailing for Cyprus,
Webster
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed, separating one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed to Cyprus.
Weymouth New Testament
So there arose a serious disagreement between them, which resulted in their parting from one another, Barnabas taking Mark and setting sail for Cyprus.
Williams New Testament
The disagreement was so sharp that they separated, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.
World English Bible
Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away to Cyprus,
Worrell New Testament
And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted one from the other; and Barnabas, taking with him Mark, sailed away to Cyprus.
Worsley New Testament
And there was a sharp dispute, so that they separated from each other; and Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus: but Paul chose Silas and departed,
Youngs Literal Translation
there came, therefore, a sharp contention, so that they were parted from one another, and Barnabas having taken Mark, did sail to Cyprus,
Themes
Barnabas » Disaffected toward paul
Christian ministers » Sent forth in teams of two » Barnabas and mark
Cyprus » Barnabas and mark visit
Mark » Paul and barnabas contend concerning
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 15:39
Images Acts 15:39
Prayers for Acts 15:39
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul And Barnabas Disagree And Part Company
38
Paul did not think it a good idea to take him with them. So he left them at Pamphylia.
39 And there occurred such a sharp disagreement that they separated from one another, and Barnabas took
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 7:20
There is no man on earth who is righteous and does not sin.
Acts 4:36
Joses, who was surnamed Barnabas by the apostles, (this meaning: The son of consolation,) was a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus.
Acts 6:1
The number of disciples increased at that time. A murmuring arose on the part of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.
Acts 11:20
Some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene. When they came to Antioch they spoke to the Greeks and preached the Lord Jesus.
Acts 13:4-12
Being sent by Holy Spirit, they went to Seleucia. From there they sailed to Cyprus.
Acts 15:2
Paul and Barnabas had an intense (harsh) dispute and debate with them. They concluded that Paul, Barnabas, and others should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders to settle this question.
Acts 27:4
When we set sail from there we sailed under the shelter of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
Romans 7:18-21
I know that good does not live in my human nature. For even though the desire to do good is in me, I am not able to do it.
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, receive him),
James 3:2
We all stumble in many things. If any do not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to restrain (control) the whole body.
Psalm 106:33
They made him bitter so that he spoke recklessly.
Psalm 119:96
I have seen a limit to all perfection. Your commandment is exceedingly broad.