The Departure of Mark and the Continuance of the Apostles
S. S. Times
Acts 13:13-52
Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.…


1. Any one who turns back from God's work does himself an injury.

2. The work will go on, no matter who turns back.

3. Those in the work should seek every fit opportunity to proclaim the Word.

4. Those in the work should seek the regular and appointed channels for proclaiming the Word.

5. Those who seek for opportunities for work will have opportunities given them.

6. Those in the work should make use of all their tact to make the Word acceptable.

7. Those who are earnest and persistent in the work, guided by the Spirit, will be successful.

(S. S. Times.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

WEB: Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos, and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.




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