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Acts 15:37

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What does Acts 15:37 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.
Acts 15:37 — American Standard Version

Context — Acts 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
34[But it seemed good unto Silas to abide there.]
35But Paul and Barnabas tarried in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also.
36And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and visit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, [and see] how they fare.
37And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.
38But Paul thought not good to take with them him who withdrew from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
39And there arose a sharp contention, so that they parted asunder one from the other, and Barnabas took Mark with him, and sailed away unto Cyprus;
40but Paul choose Silas, and went forth, being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Barnabas determined, etc.] Or consulted, and contrived in his own mind, and purposed within himself; the Alexandrian copy, and two of Beza’s, the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions read, “he would”, or was willing; he had a mind, a very great desire, to take with them John, whose surname was Mark; of whom (see <441212>Acts 12:12) he being his sister’s son, (<510410>Colossians 4:10) him they brought with them to Antioch, when they returned from Jerusalem thither, where they had been sent by the church at Antioch, with money for the relief of the poor saints; (see <441129>Acts 11:29,30, 12:25) and who seems to have come with them from Jerusalem again; for thither he went, when he…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Barnabas determined to take with them John . . . Mark--his nephew (Col 4:10).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And Barnabas determined - Greek: willed, or was disposed to (ἐβουλεύσαντο ebouleusanto). John ... - See the notes on Acts 12:12. He had been with them before as a traveling companion, Acts 12:25; Acts 13:5. He was the son of a sister of Barnabas Colossians 4:10, and it is probable that Barnabas’ affection for his nephew was the main reason for inducing him to wish to take him with him in the journey. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Barnabas counselled to take John - His kinsman. Acts 15:38”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“John: Act 12:12, Act 12:25, Act 13:5, Act 13:13; Col 4:10; Ti2 4:11; Plm 1:24 Acts 15:38”
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