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 didn't think it was a good idea to bring him along, this was the guy who bailed on them in Pamphylia and didn't stick around to finish the work.
Paul wasn't ready to trust someone who had already walked away when things got tough.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, which records the early expansion of the Christian church, Paul and Barnabas were preparing for their second missionary journey following the Council of Jerusalem. Paul was hesitant to include John Mark on this trip because John Mark had previously left them during their first journey in the region of Pamphylia, failing to continue the missionary work they had started. This event highlights the personal tensions and human elements that arose among the apostles as they navigated growing ministry demands.
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