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Acts 15:36-41 (KJV, NIV, MSG)
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Here are the verses Acts 15:36-41 from the King James Version (KJV), New International Version (NIV), and The Message (MSG):
### King James Version (KJV)
36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
### New International Version (NIV)
36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.”
37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them.
38 But Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work.
39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.
41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
### The Message (MSG)
36 After a few days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit the brothers and sisters in all the towns where we’ve preached the Word of God. Let’s see how they’re doing.”
37 Barnabas wanted to take along John, the one called Mark.
38 But Paul wouldn’t have it. He wasn’t about to take along a quitter who had jumped them in Pamphylia and left them high and dry.
39 Tensions grew so sharp between them that they parted ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.
40 Paul chose Silas and **went** off, giving believers a hand as he went.
41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Feel free to ask if you need further information or analysis about this passage!
### King James Version (KJV)
36 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.
41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.
### New International Version (NIV)
36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the believers in all the towns where we preached the word of the Lord and see how they are doing.”
37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them.
38 But Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work.
39 They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord.
41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
### The Message (MSG)
36 After a few days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit the brothers and sisters in all the towns where we’ve preached the Word of God. Let’s see how they’re doing.”
37 Barnabas wanted to take along John, the one called Mark.
38 But Paul wouldn’t have it. He wasn’t about to take along a quitter who had jumped them in Pamphylia and left them high and dry.
39 Tensions grew so sharp between them that they parted ways. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.
40 Paul chose Silas and **went** off, giving believers a hand as he went.
41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.
Feel free to ask if you need further information or analysis about this passage!