Then after completing their mission Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem and brought with them John, whose other name was Mark.
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.
But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, and there, with many others, they taught and proclaimed the word of the Lord.
Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.
There was a Levite from Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”).
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.
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in ministry.
and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my coworkers.
Your sister church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark.