³⁸ But Paul did not think it best to have along with them the one who had quit and deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work.

³⁹ And there followed a sharp disagreement between them, so that they separated from each other, and Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus.

⁴⁰ But Paul selected Silas and set out, being commended by the brethren to the grace (the favor and mercy) of the Lord.