Acts 15:39 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³⁹ The disagreement became so sharp that they parted company; Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³⁹ 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;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³⁹ And there followed a sharp disagreement between them, so that they separated from each other, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.

American Standard Version (1901)

³⁹ 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:

Common English Bible

³⁹ Their argument became so intense that they went their separate ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³⁹ And there occurred a dissension, to such an extent that they departed from one another. And Barnabas, indeed taking Mark, sailed to Cyprus.

Acts 15:39 Cross References

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him.

James 3:2

For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is mature, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.

Acts 4:36

There was a Levite from Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”).

Ecclesiastes 7:20

Surely there is no one on earth so righteous as to do good without ever sinning.

Acts 11:20

But among them were some men of Cyprus and Cyrene who, on coming to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists also, proclaiming the Lord Jesus.

Acts 6:1

Now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.

Acts 27:4

Putting out to sea from there, we sailed under the lee of Cyprus, because the winds were against us.

Acts 15:2

And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to discuss this question with the apostles and the elders.

Psalm 119:96

I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.

Psalm 106:33

for they made his spirit bitter, and he spoke words that were rash.

Acts 12:12

As soon as he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many had gathered and were praying.

Acts 15:37

Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.

1 Peter 5:13

Your sister church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark.