Acts 15:36-41 - Paul And Barnabas Disagree And Part Company

³⁶ After a while Paul said to Barnabas, "Suppose we now revisit the brethren in the various towns in which we have made known the Lord's Message--to see whether they are prospering!" ³⁷ Barnabas, however, was bent on taking with them John, whose other name was Mark, ³⁸ while Paul deemed it undesirable to have as their companion one who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work. ³⁹ So there arose a serious disagreement between them, which resulted in their parting from one another, Barnabas taking Mark and setting sail for Cyprus. ⁴⁰ But Paul chose Silas as his travelling companion; and set out, after being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord; ⁴¹ and he passed through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the Churches.