Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them,
When he considered this, he went to the home of Mary, the mother of John Mark. Many people were gathered there, praying.
After Barnabas and Saul finished their task in Jerusalem, they returned to Antioch, taking John Mark with them.
Paul and those with him sailed from Paphos and came to Perga, in Pamphylia. There John Mark left them to return to Jerusalem.
When they came to Salamis, they preached the Good News of God in the synagogues. John Mark was with them to help.
Paul and Barnabas had such a serious argument about this that they separated and went different ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus,
Aristarchus, a prisoner with me, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, greet you. (I have already told you what to do about Mark. If he comes, welcome him.)
Luke is the only one still with me. Get Mark and bring him with you when you come, because he can help me in my work here.
And also Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, workers together with me, send greetings.
The church in Babylon, who was chosen like you, sends you greetings. Mark, my son in Christ, also greets you.
