Acts 15:37–38
And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
And Barnabas determined to take with them Iohn, whose surname was Marke.
But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
But Paul thought not good to take him with them; who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the worke.
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- Acts 12:12Rank 1 from verse 37
12And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
12And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of Iohn whose sirname was Marke, where many were gathered together praying.
- 2 Timothy 4:11Rank 2 from verse 37
- Acts 12:25Rank 3 from verse 37
- Colossians 4:10Rank 5 from verse 37
10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus sisters sonne to Barnabas, (touching whome yee receiued commandements; if he come vnto you, receiue him:)
- Philemon 1:24Rank 6 from verse 37
- Acts 13:13Rank 7 from verse 37
From verse 38
- Acts 13:13Rank 1 from verse 38
- Luke 14:27–34Rank 3 from verse 38
27And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
28For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
29Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
30Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
31Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand?
32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
33So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
34¶ Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
27And whosoeuer doeth not beare his crosse, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
28For which of you intending to build a towre, sitteth not downe first, and counteth the cost, whether he haue sufficient to finish it?
29Lest haply after hee hath laide the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it, begin to mock him,
30Saying, This man beganne to build, and was not able to finish.
31Or what king going to make war against another king, sitteth not downe first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand, to meete him that commeth against him with twentie thousand?
32Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, hee sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace.
33So likewise, whosoeuer he be of you, that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
34¶ *Salt is good: but if the salt haue lost his sauour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
- Proverbs 25:19Rank 4 from verse 38
- Psalms 78:9Rank 5 from verse 38
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Acts 15:37
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determined
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of determine, meaning to decide or render judgment.
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To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. To give or adopt an additional distinguishing name. 2. An additional distinguishing name.
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Mark, the surname of John who travelled in the ministry with Barnabas and later was profitable to Paul.
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Acts 15:38
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of think: considered, supposed, intended, purposed, judged, reckoned, or called to mind. Sense 2: A thought, intention, purpose, judgment, or matter of the mind or heart. Sense 3: In the phrase ‘take thought,’ anxious care or concern.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. Left, went away, or moved from a place or person. 2. Ceased to remain, was removed, disappeared, or passed away. 3. Turned or separated from a way, practice, allegiance, or relationship. 4. Left earthly life or this world.
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Sense 1: Labour, occupation, an assigned task, or service. Sense 2: An action, deed, operation, effect, product, thing made, or manner of workmanship. Sense 3: To labour, act, operate, perform, make, produce, accomplish, or bring about.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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36¶ And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
36¶ And some dayes after, Paul said vnto Barnabas, Let vs go againe and visit our brethren, in euery city where we haue preached the word of the Lord, and see how they doe.
37And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
37And Barnabas determined to take with them Iohn, whose surname was Marke.
Selected passage38But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
38But Paul thought not good to take him with them; who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the worke.
Selected passage39And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
39And the contention was so sharpe betweene them, that they departed asunder one from the other: & so Barnabas tooke Marke, & sailed vnto Cyprus.