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1 | Why did Paul and Barnabas disagree? | Acts 15:38 | Makarios | 8337 | ||
What was the basis for the disagreement between Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:38? What resulted after this disagreement? | ||||||
2 | Why did Paul and Barnabas disagree? | Acts 15:38 | Searcher56 | 8366 | ||
Nolan ... Verse 37 says it was over John Mark. It was beacuse he deserted them in Pamphylia (vs. 38) and it was a sharp disagreement (vs. 39). I think Paul was more focused on missions and those he was a mister to. Barnabas was focused more on the ministers, as he was with Paul (Acts 9:27), when the disciples weren't to sure about Paul (vs. 26). I guess Paul forgot what this man of God did for him. Mark was Barnabas's cousin (Col. 4:10) and later Paul called for him (2Ti. 4:11). Searching Scripture Steve |
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3 | Why did Paul and Barnabas disagree? | Acts 15:38 | Makarios | 8377 | ||
Thank you Steve for a very Scripturally detailed answer! Did John Mark have 'homesickness'? Paul may have questioned the commitment of John Mark after he deserted them in Pamphylia (Acts 15:38), and Barnabas, 'the encourager', thought it wise to take him along and give him a chance, much the same way as he did with Paul in Acts 9:27.. We can learn from the example of Barnabas here. We can also get a greater picture of the calling of Paul, as he was so focused on missions and being fully committed to the Lord. It is also interesting to note that Mark was the cousin of Barnabas (Col. 4:10) which would further explain Barnabas' defense of Mark. But of course (as you have pointed out) this dispute came to a close by the time of the writing of 2 Timothy 4:11, where we see the reconciliation of Paul and John Mark. Either way, the Lord works even in our disagreements, since this allowed Paul and Silas to become partners in ministering the Gospel in his second journey, and Barnabas and Mark went to Cyprus, spreading the Gospel, only to be later reunited with Paul again (2 Tim. 4:11). Good study! Nolan |
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4 | Why did Paul and Barnabas disagree? | Acts 15:38 | Makarios | 8379 | ||
One other thing that I might add here, Paul and Barnabas themselves were reconciled to each other after their dispute regarding John Mark before the writing of 1 Corinthians 9:6.. | ||||||
5 | Why did Paul and Barnabas disagree? | Acts 15:38 | Morant61 | 8381 | ||
Greetings Nolan! This is a very interesting study! I have often wondered if both Paul's and Barnabas's responses to John Mark were essential to his future ministry. Barnabas gave him the support that he needed, while Paul gave him the wake up call that he needed. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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6 | Why did Paul and Barnabas disagree? | Acts 15:38 | Makarios | 8405 | ||
Greetings Tim! Yes, I believe so! The Ryrie Expanded Edition Study Bible states, "Here is an example of separation because of personality or practicality, not doctrine, and it seemed to be the only solution to the problem. God brought good out of it in that two missionary teams were sent out, and Barnabas's continued interest in John Mark rescued him from possible uselessness." So as you have stated, Paul gave the 'wake-up' call to John Mark while Barnabas was there to encourage him in the faith.. Both of these influences helped John Mark to mature and grow in the faith, thereby reaping many blessings- continuing on in the ministry with Barnabas, becoming reconciled with and helping Paul (2 Tim 4:11), and eventually writing the Gospel of Mark! :) Blessings! Nolan |
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