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The people read it, and were delighted with the comfort it brought them.
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And Judas and Silas, being themselves also Prophets, gave them a long and encouraging talk, and strengthened them in the faith.
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After spending some time there they received an affectionate farewell from the brethren to return to those who had sent them.
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But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and, in company with many others, telling the Good News of the Lord's Message.
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After a while Paul said to Barnabas, "Suppose we now revisit the brethren in the various towns in which we have made known the Lord's Message--to see whether they are prospering!"
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Barnabas, however, was bent on taking with them John, whose other name was Mark,
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while Paul deemed it undesirable to have as their companion one who had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.
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So there arose a serious disagreement between them, which resulted in their parting from one another, Barnabas taking Mark and setting sail for Cyprus.
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But Paul chose Silas as his travelling companion; and set out, after being commended by the brethren to the grace of the Lord;
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and he passed through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the Churches.