30. And so they were sent on their journey. Upon their arrival in Antioch they called the assembly together and delivered the letter.
31. When the people read it, they were delighted with the exhortation.
32. Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words.
33. After they had spent some time there, they were sent off with greetings of peace from the brothers to those who had commissioned them. [
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35. But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, teaching and proclaiming with many others the word of the Lord.
36. After some time, Paul said to Barnabas, “Come, let us make a return visit to see how the brothers are getting on in all the cities where we proclaimed the word of the Lord.”
37. Barnabas wanted to take with them also John, who was called Mark,
38. but Paul insisted that they should not take with them someone who had deserted them at Pamphylia and who had not continued with them in their work.
39. So sharp was their disagreement that they separated. Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus.
40. But Paul chose Silas and departed after being commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord.
41. He traveled through Syria and Cilicia bringing strength to the churches.