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Adventistische Schriften über: "The role of Mark and Justus as companions of Paul"
Answer
The provided quotations describe in detail the role of Mark as a companion of Paul, but contain no information about anyone named Justus. Mark accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey, but left it prematurely, which led to a conflict between Paul and Barnabas. Later Paul reconciled with Mark and valued him as a valuable worker for the gospel.
The present documents make no statement about Justus as a companion of Paul.
Mark leaves the missionary journey
»Paul was not inclined to excuse Mark's weakness in leaving the work for the sake of safety and comfort of home. He urged that one with so little steadfastness was unsuitable for a work that requires patience, self-denial, bravery, dedication, faith, and the willingness, if necessary, to even sacrifice one's own life. The dispute was so sharp that Paul and Barnabas separated.«
Paul reconciles with Mark
»Paul later reconciled with Mark and took him on as a co-worker. He also recommended him to the Colossians as one who was a “co-worker in the kingdom of God” and “a comfort to me.” Again, shortly before his own death, he spoke of Mark as “useful” to him “for the ministry.”«
Mark as a proven worker
»In later years his care for Mark was richly rewarded, for the young man devoted himself wholeheartedly to the Lord and the work of proclaiming the gospel message in difficult regions. Under God's blessing and Barnabas's wise training, he developed into a valuable worker.«
- Justus in the New Testament
- Barnabas and Mark Cyprus mission
- Paul's co-workers in Rome
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