When he realized his situation, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where a number of people were gathered, praying.

Paul and his companions sailed from Paphos and went to Perga in Pamphylia. There John left them and returned to Jerusalem,

Now Barnabas wanted to take John who was called Mark with them.

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you, and so does Barnabas' cousin Mark. (About him you have had instructions; if he comes to see you, make him welcome.)

No one but Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is of great assistance to me,

Demas

Our dear Luke, the doctor, and Demas wish to be remembered to you.

for Demas has deserted me for love of the present world, and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

Lucas

No one but Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is of great assistance to me,

My fellow-labourers

Paul, a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and brother Timothy, to our dear fellow-worker Philemon,

So as far as Titus is concerned, he is my partner and comrade in my work for you, while these brothers of ours represent the churches, and are a credit to Christ.

But I feel that I must send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow-laborer, and fellow-soldier, whom you sent to look after my needs.

And I beg you, my true comrade, help them, for they toiled at my side in spreading the good news, with Clement and the rest of my fellow-workers, whose names are in the book of life.

So we ought to support such men, to show that we are ready to co-operate with the truth.

General references

All God's people wish to be remembered to you.