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1 | why did paul and barnabas fall out | Acts 15:38 | JCrichton | 123103 | ||
Hi, LSmith! Paul felt that since John (Mark) did not complete the mission with them but returned to Jerusalem, he (Mark) should not accompany them on their return trip throughout the various towns and cities from which he remained absent during their mission. (Acts 15:36-41--see also Acts 13, the whole chapter.) Paul could have insisted on this in an effort to instill obedience and constancy in Mark. God Bless! Angel |
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2 | why did paul and barnabas fall out | Acts 15:38 | Rowdy | 123107 | ||
Why indeed? Why would there a "falling out" between any two men of God? Apparently Paul was at a different stage in his life and had a very dedicated focus. He knew exactly what he had to do and I think he had an idea he had a relatively short time to do it in. Mark on the other hand was young and could expect a longer lifetime. He didn't have the drive or the Holy Spirit urging him toward the same urgent (almost obsessive) goal as his mentor Paul. Instead of emphasizing that this parting of the ways happened, I rejoice in the fact that God's Word recorded it for us as an example that christians can choose to go our separate ways when we determine it's best while both (or all of us) can and must obey God, even when we choose to obey Him with our own distinctive personalities. I'm NOT saying that we can dictate terms to our Lord. I am saying that the particular way we execute that obedience can take us in many different directions. I think the Lord has a special set of goals distinctive to each of us but we're united in following the same Master, right? This also makes sense since He gives us each our own distinctive set of talents to serve Him. I also rejoice in the fact that late in Paul's life, he and Mark had re-established their closeness as brethren for the Lord as cited in 2 Tim 4:11. Hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |
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3 | why did paul and barnabas fall out | Acts 15:38 | Rowdy | 123125 | ||
I misread the question. It's probably obvious to most everyone but just in case... It is my opinion that Paul and Barnabas parted ways as a direct result of the disagreement between Paul and Mark. Remember Barnabas was the encourager AND was an uncle to Mark. When he saw that Paul (whom he had sided with at an earlier time Acts 11:25-26) had progressed in spiritual maturity to the point he decide to "mentor" young Mark. Sorry for the misdirection, hope this clarifies. God bless. --Rowdy |
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