Acts 13:13

Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

Cross-reference

Acts 13:5 Historical context

Acts 13:5 introduces John Mark as their assistant, setting up his later departure.

Acts 13:6 Historical context

In Acts 13:6, the encounter with Elymas begins — here they leave Paphos after that episode concluded, continuing the same journey.

Acts 15:38 Citation

Acts 15:38 explicitly references John Mark's withdrawal in Pamphylia as the reason Paul refuses to take him.

Acts 12:12 Historical context

Acts 12:12 introduces John Mark's mother and his house, giving background on the assistant who later leaves.

Acts 12:25 Historical context

Acts 12:25 introduces John Mark accompanying Barnabas and Saul, setting up his later departure here.

Acts 15:37 Contrast

Acts 15:37 shows Barnabas still wanted John Mark to join them, contrasting with Paul's refusal after the departure here.

Acts 2:10 Historical context

In Acts 2:10, Pamphylia is listed among regions — here Paul visits Perga in Pamphylia, showing the gospel spread to that area.

Acts 14:25 Historical context

Acts 14:25 records Paul and Barnabas later speaking in Perga, the very city where John Mark had abandoned them.

Colossians 4:10 shows John Mark later restored and commended, contrasting with his earlier departure.

2 Timothy 4:11 shows Paul later valuing Mark as useful for ministry, a complete reversal from his rejection.

Philemon 1:24 later lists Mark as Paul's fellow worker, showing reconciliation after his departure here.