Acts 15:37
And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
Cross-reference
Acts 12:25 shows John Mark previously accompanied Barnabas and Saul, explaining Barnabas's loyalty to him.
Acts 13:13 records John Mark's departure from the mission, the very desertion that caused Paul's objection here.
In Acts 4:36, Barnabas is called 'son of encouragement' — explaining his merciful stance toward John Mark.
Acts 12:12 identifies John Mark's mother's house, establishing his early church connections and home base.
Acts 13:5 notes John Mark served as their assistant on the first journey, highlighting his earlier role.
2 Timothy 4:11 shows Paul later requesting Mark as useful for ministry, contrasting his earlier refusal to bring him.
Colossians 4:10 later calls Mark a fellow worker and cousin of Barnabas, showing eventual reconciliation.
Philemon 1:24 lists Mark among Paul's fellow workers, confirming his restored status in Paul's circle.