Parallel Verses
Williams New Testament
The disagreement was so sharp that they separated, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed for 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,
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.
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, however, did not consider such a man fit to take along with them, the man who deserted them in Pamphylia and did not go on with them to the work. 39 The disagreement was so sharp that they separated, and Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus. 40 But Paul selected Silas and set out, after the brothers had committed him to the favor of the Lord.
Cross References
Acts 4:36
Now Joseph, a Levite, a native of Cyprus, who by the apostles was named Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement,
Acts 6:1
In those days, as the number of the disciples was increasing, complaint was made by the Greek-speaking Jews against the native Jews that their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.
Acts 11:20
But there were some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, who on reaching Antioch began to speak to the Greeks too, and proceeded to tell them the good news about the Lord Jesus.
Acts 13:4-12
So, as they were sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from that port sailed away to Cyprus.
Acts 15:2
So, as a dire disturbance and a serious discussion had been created between Paul and Barnabas and them, they decided that Paul and Barnabas and some others from their number should go up to Jerusalem to confer with the apostles and elders about this question.
Acts 27:4
After setting sail from there, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the wind was against us,
Romans 7:18-21
For I know that nothing good has its home in me; that is, in my lower self; I have the will but not the power to do what is right.
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you; and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas; if he comes to see you, give him a hearty welcome.
James 3:2
For we all make many a slip. If anyone never slips in speech, he is a man of maturity; he can control his whole body too.