But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
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Gill's Exposition
And the contention was so sharp between them,.... About this matter; Barnabas insisting on it, that John Mark should go with them, he being a relation of his; and in whose favour it might be urged,…
Barnes' Notes
But Paul thought not good - Did not think it proper. Because he could not confide in his perseverance with them in the toils and perils of their journey. Who departed from them ... - Act 13:13. Why he…
Adam Clarke
But Paul thought not good to take him with them - On this subject, see the note on Act 13:13.
We have seen one unhappy difference among the brethren, which was of a public nature, brought to a good issue; but here we have a private quarrel between two ministers, no less men than Paul and…
Cambridge Bible
who departed from them See above Act 13:14. He turned back to Jerusalem from Perga.
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