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1 | 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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2 | Why did Paul and Barnabas disagree? | Acts 15:38 | Searcher56 | 8389 | ||
Nolan ... We do not know, but, some have said John Mark was homesick. It may of been a business matter. Whatever the reason - it was a higher priority. Was it an "excuse" like others had when called by the Lord, "First, let me ..." The Lord worked it out, as He does always. Peace from the Lord of peace, Steve |
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3 | Why did Paul and Barnabas disagree? | Acts 15:38 | Makarios | 8404 | ||
I've heard many a pastor try to explain away John Mark's intentions here in Acts 15:38 without a concrete, conclusive answer.. You are exactly right, Steve! Zondervan's NASB Study Bible takes a 'stab' at it in Acts 13:13, "Homesickness to get back to Jerusalem, an illness of Paul necessitating a change in plans and a trip to Galatia, and a change in leadership from Barnabas to Paul have all been suggested as reasons for John Mark's return." But even here, we can only speculate as to exactly why he went back, which obviously made Paul quite upset (Acts 15:37-39). Thank you Steve! And peace to you also, Nolan |
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