And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.

But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.

But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.

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;

Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,

And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God.

but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.

And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches.

And he traveled through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.