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30 So the men were sent off and went to Antioch, where they assembled the congregation and delivered the letter. 31 When the people read it, they rejoiced at its encouraging message. 32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. 33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to the apostles. 35 But Paul and Barnabas remained at Antioch, along with many others, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord. 36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit our brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.” 37 Barnabas wanted to take John called Mark. 38 But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. 39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, 40 but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of God. 41 And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. Acts 15:30-41, Majority Standard Bible. Public domain.
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