Parallel Verses
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.
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,
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 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 39 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. 40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 7:20
For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Acts 4:36
And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,
Acts 6:1
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Acts 11:20
And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Grecians, preaching the Lord Jesus.
Acts 13:4-12
So they being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, departed to Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.
Acts 15:2
When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas, and certain others of them, should go to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
Acts 27:4
And when we had lanched from thence, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
Romans 7:18-21
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good, I find not.
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, saluteth you; and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (concerning whom ye received commandments: if he should come to you, receive him;)
James 3:2
For in many things we all offend. If any man offendeth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
Psalm 106:33
Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spoke unadvisedly with his lips.
Psalm 119:96
I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.