Then Barnabas and Saul, having completed the ministry, returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John, who was surnamed Mark.
And as he was considering this, he arrived at the house of Mary, the mother of John, who was surnamed Mark, where many were gathered and were praying.
And Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, with many others, teaching and evangelizing the Word of the Lord.
And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also.
Now Joseph, who the Apostles surnamed Barnabas (which is translated as 'son of consolation'), who was a Levite of Cyprian descent,
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, the near cousin of Barnabas, about whom you have received instructions, (if he comes to you, receive him)
Luke alone is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you; for he is useful to me in the ministry.
and Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my helpers.
The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark.