Acts 15:39

And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;

Cross-references

Acts 15:7 Contrast

Acts 15:7 records the council's unity on Gentile inclusion; the later dispute over Mark sharply contrasts with that harmony.

Acts 15:2 Parallel

Acts 15:2 records another sharp disagreement (over circumcision) between Paul and Barnabas—similar intensity to the split over John Mark.

Acts 4:36 Contrast

In Acts 4:36, Barnabas is called 'son of encouragement'—a stark contrast to this heated argument that splits the team.

In Acts 13:4-12, Paul and Barnabas minister together in Cyprus—in sharp contrast to their later separation here.

Acts 11:19 Historical context

Acts 11:19 shows Cyprus among places reached by scattered believers; Barnabas and Mark now continue that mission there.

Acts 21:16 Historical context

Acts 21:16 mentions Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, showing the island had believers—linking to Barnabas's heritage and mission.

In Proverbs 18:19, 'a brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city'—this aptly describes Paul and Barnabas's fallout.

2 Timothy 4:11 shows Paul later requests Mark's help, reversing his earlier rejection and revealing a restored relationship.

Philippians 2:14 urges doing all things without disputing, directly contrasting the sharp disagreement described here.