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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now Barnabas purposed also to take along John, called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Barnabas was desirous of taking John, called Mark, along with them also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Barnabas wanted to take John, called Mark, along with them also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Barnabas wanted to take [his cousin] John, who was called Mark, along with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take along John who was called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take along John Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take along John, whose other name was Mark. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John Mark along.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take along John, who was called Mark, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to bring John called Mark along with them too,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Barnabas, however, was bent on taking with them John, whose other name was Mark,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Barnabas resolved to take with [them] John called Mark,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Now Barnabas purposed also to take along John, called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Barnabas counselled to take with them John called Mark,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Barnabas purposed to take with them John, called Mark.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Barnabas would have taken with them John also, that was surnamed Mark; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Barnabas wanted to take John, who was surnamed Mark, with them also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take with them also John, who was called Mark,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now Bar’na-bas wanted to take John who was also called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But BarNaba had wanted to take Yohannan, who was surnamed Marqus.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And Barnabas determined to take with him John, whose surname was Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But Barnabas advised to take with them John, also called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now Barnabas had resolved to take with him John, whose surname is Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />upon which Barnabas propos'd to take John surnam'd Mark, with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Barnabas, however, was bent on taking with them John, whose other name was Mark,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And Barnabas was desiring to take with them John also, who was called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And Barnabas proposed to take with <i>them</i> John, <i>who was</i> surnamed Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/15-37.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5148" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/15.htm">Paul's Second Missionary Journey</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36</span>Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.” <span class="reftext">37</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/921.htm" title="921: Barnabas (N-NMS) -- Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.">Barnabas</a> <a href="/greek/1014.htm" title="1014: ebouleto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to will, i.e. be willing.">wanted</a> <a href="/greek/4838.htm" title="4838: symparalabein (V-ANA) -- To take along as a companion. From sun and paralambano; to take along in company.">to take</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2491.htm" title="2491: Iōannēn (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.">John,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2564.htm" title="2564: kaloumenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to call.">also called</a> <a href="/greek/3138.htm" title="3138: Markon (N-AMS) -- Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian.">Mark.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">38</span>But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a></span><br />After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a></span><br />My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a></span><br />Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Philemon 1:24</a></span><br />as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13</a></span><br />The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12</a></span><br />And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a></span><br />When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5</a></span><br />When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a></span><br />Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-25.htm">Acts 11:25-26</a></span><br />Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, / and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-36.htm">Acts 4:36-37</a></span><br />Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), / sold a field he owned, brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Galatians 2:13</a></span><br />The other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-23.htm">2 Corinthians 8:23</a></span><br />As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-17.htm">Proverbs 27:17</a></span><br />As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 4:9-10</a></span><br />Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.</p><p class="hdg">John.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12,25</a></b></br> And when he had considered <i>the thing</i>, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5,13</a></b></br> And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to <i>their</i> minister… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a></b></br> Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/nahum/1-11.htm">Counseled</a> <a href="/acts/13-7.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/15-2.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/acts/14-20.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/13-25.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Minded</a> <a href="/john/12-10.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Proposed</a> <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/acts/14-13.htm">Wanted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Barnabas</a> <a href="/acts/20-10.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-23.htm">Counseled</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/acts/16-4.htm">Determined</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/18-25.htm">John</a> <a href="/acts/15-39.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/acts/18-15.htm">Minded</a> <a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/judges/14-16.htm">Proposed</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-5.htm">Surname</a> <a href="/acts/16-3.htm">Wanted</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Great dissensions arise regarding circumcision.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/15-5.htm">The apostles consult about it,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/15-22.htm">and send their determination by letters to the churches.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Paul and Barnabas, thinking to visit the brothers together, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/15-39.htm">disagree, and travel different ways.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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He played a crucial role in the acceptance of Paul by the apostles in Jerusalem. His desire to take John Mark on the missionary journey reflects his forgiving and nurturing nature, as he likely wanted to give Mark another chance after he had previously left Paul and Barnabas during their first missionary journey (<a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a>).<p><b>John, also called Mark</b><br>John Mark, often referred to simply as Mark, was a relative of Barnabas, possibly his cousin (<a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a>). He is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark. His dual name reflects the common practice of Jews in the Roman Empire having both a Hebrew name (John) and a Roman name (Mark). Mark's earlier departure from the mission field may have been due to fear, immaturity, or disagreement, but he later became a valuable companion to Paul (<a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a>) and Peter (<a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13</a>), indicating his growth and restoration in ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/barnabas.htm">Barnabas</a></b><br>A key figure in the early Christian church, known for his encouragement and support of new believers. He was a companion of Paul on missionary journeys and played a significant role in the spread of the Gospel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_mark.htm">John Mark</a></b><br>Also known as Mark, he was a young disciple who accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. He is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>An apostle who was instrumental in the spread of Christianity among the Gentiles. He had a strong personality and was committed to his mission.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/missionary_journey.htm">Missionary Journey</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the planning of a second missionary journey to visit the churches established during the first journey.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/disagreement.htm">Disagreement</a></b><br>This verse sets the stage for a significant disagreement between Paul and Barnabas regarding John Mark's participation in their journey.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_second_chances.htm">The Importance of Second Chances</a></b><br>Barnabas's desire to take John Mark highlights the Christian principle of forgiveness and the importance of giving others a second chance. This can encourage us to be patient and forgiving with those who have failed us in the past.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/disagreements_in_ministry.htm">Disagreements in Ministry</a></b><br>The disagreement between Paul and Barnabas shows that even strong believers can have differing opinions. It is crucial to handle such disagreements with grace and seek God's guidance for resolution.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mentorship_and_growth.htm">Mentorship and Growth</a></b><br>Barnabas's willingness to mentor John Mark demonstrates the importance of investing in the growth and development of younger believers. We should seek opportunities to mentor others in their faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_restoration.htm">Reconciliation and Restoration</a></b><br>The later reconciliation between Paul and Mark serves as a powerful example of how relationships can be restored through God's grace. We should strive for reconciliation in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_ministry.htm">God's Sovereignty in Ministry</a></b><br>Despite the disagreement, God used both Paul and Barnabas to further His kingdom. This reminds us that God can work through our differences to accomplish His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_purpose_on_earth.htm">What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_of_paul's_2nd_journey.htm">What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_mark.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Mark?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_events_in_paul's_1st_mission.htm">What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) <span class= "bld">Barnabas determined.</span>--The Greek verb is hardly so strong, better, <span class= "ital">was minded.</span> The ties of relationship led the uncle, or cousin, to wish to make another trial of his kinsman's fitness (<a href="/colossians/4-10.htm" title=" Aristarchus my fellow prisoner salutes you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom you received commandments: if he come to you, receive him;)">Colossians 4:10</a>). He saw extenuating circumstances which St. Paul could not recognise, and which half-excused his turning back when he had set his hand to the plough. (See Note on <a href="/acts/13-13.htm" title="Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.">Acts 13:13</a>.) To St. Paul one who had so acted, seemed, in our Lord's words, "not fit for the kingdom of God," and needing at least the discipline of rejection for a time, from the higher work for which he had shown himself unworthy.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 37.</span> - <span class="accented">Was</span> <span class="accented">minded</span> for <span class="accented">determined</span>, A.V. and T.R.; <span class="accented">John also</span> for <span class="accented">John</span>, A.V. and T.R.; <span class="accented">who was called</span> for <span class="accented">whose surname was</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Was minded</span>. It is doubtful which is the true reading, <span class="greek">ἐβουλεύσατο</span> or <span class="greek">ἐβούλετο</span>. The difference of meaning is small. The first means "took council with himself," <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e.</span> planned, thought, to take Barnabas; the second, "wished," <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e.</span> his deliberate will was to take Barnabas. Singularly enough, Alford, who rejects <span class="greek">ἐβούλετο</span>, which is the reading of R.T., translates <span class="greek">ἐβουλεύετο</span> by "was minded," which is the translation of <span class="greek">ἐβούλετο</span> in the R.V. We see in this choice of Mark by Barnabas the natural partiality of a near relation. We may also see the same flexibility of disposition which made him yield to the influence of the emissaries of James (<a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Galatians 2:13</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Who was called</span>. It might seem odd that this description of John should be repeated here after having been given in <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a>. But perhaps it was usual so to designate him (see <a href="/luke/8-2.htm">Luke 8:2</a>; <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3</a>; <a href="/matthew/10-3.htm">Matthew 10:3</a>; <a href="/acts/1-23.htm">Acts 1:23</a>; <a href="/acts/10-6.htm">Acts 10:6</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/15-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Barnabas</span><br /><span class="grk">Βαρνάβας</span> <span class="translit">(Barnabas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_921.htm">Strong's 921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Chaldee origin; son of Nabas; Barnabas, an Israelite.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wanted</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐβούλετο</span> <span class="translit">(ebouleto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1014.htm">Strong's 1014: </a> </span><span class="str2">To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to 'will, ' i.e. be willing.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to take</span><br /><span class="grk">συμπαραλαβεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(symparalabein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4838.htm">Strong's 4838: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take along as a companion. From sun and paralambano; to take along in company.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">John,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰωάννην</span> <span class="translit">(Iōannēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2491.htm">Strong's 2491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[also] called</span><br /><span class="grk">καλούμενον</span> <span class="translit">(kaloumenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2564.htm">Strong's 2564: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mark.</span><br /><span class="grk">Μάρκον</span> <span class="translit">(Markon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3138.htm">Strong's 3138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/15-37.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 15:37 Barnabas planned to take John who was (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/15-36.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 15:36"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 15:36" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/15-38.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 15:38"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 15:38" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>