Verse 37. And Barnabas determined. Greek, willed, or was disposed to ebouleusato.

John, etc. See Barnes "Ac 12:12".

He had been with them before as a travelling companion, Ac 12:25; 13:5. He was the son of a sister of Barnabas, Col 4:10; and it is probable that Barnabas' affection for his nephew was the main reason for inducing him to wish to take him with him in the journey.

{} "determined" "desired" {d} "John, whose surname" Ac 12:12,25; Col 4:10