Acts 15:31-41

31 The people read it. They were glad for its message of hope.
32 Judas and Silas were prophets. They said many things to give strength and hope to the believers.
33 Judas and Silas stayed there for some time. Then the believers sent them away with the blessing of peace. They sent them back to those who had sent them out.
35 Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. There they and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord.

Paul and Barnabas Do Not Agree

36 Some time later Paul spoke to Barnabas. "Let's go back to all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord," he said. "Let's visit the believers and see how they are doing."
37 Barnabas wanted to take John Mark with them.
38 But Paul didn't think it was wise to take him. Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia. He hadn't continued with them in their work.
39 Barnabas and Paul strongly disagreed with each other. So they went their separate ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus.
40 But Paul chose Silas. The believers asked the Lord to give his grace to Paul and Silas as they went.
41 Paul traveled through Syria and Cilicia. He gave strength to the churches there.
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