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NASB | Acts 15:38 But Paul kept insisting that they should not take him along who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 15:38 But Paul kept insisting that they should not take along with them the one who had quit and deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work. |
Subject: why did paul and barnabas fall out |
Bible Note: "I think the Lord has a special set of goals distinctive to each of us" Hi, Rowdy! This is so true: There are many different forms of activity, but in everybody it is the same God who is at work in them all. (1 Corinthians 12:6) I also find that the early Church was put through the "ringer" not only to test the Apostles' and disciples' mettle but also in order to bring the Word to the gentiles. While Satan saught to extinguish Faith in Christ, the Holy Spirit directed, guided, and strengthened the believers and equipped with the various gifts that were needed to promulgate the Truth. I see Paul, more spiriturally mature then Barnabas and Mark, having a clear conviction and eager to continue the mission; while Mark, younger in the Faith, may have had doubts and fears that caused him to be ambivalent. Since God makes good things happen... the Holy Spirit would not allow a schism to destroy the Church; instead of animosity building a barrier amonst Paul and Barnabas, two teams were formed, where once there was just one, and each team continued to bring the Word of God to the world! The difference between Paul's and Barnabas's disagreement and the Church's various schisms is that they were lead by the Holy Spirit and were able to place their ego back on the Cross, while we seek to be obedient only when our ego is satisfied--which in truth is not obedience at all! God Bless! Angel |
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