Multiplication by Division: Relationships

Saul had been such a vicious persecutor of Christians that even after his conversion the brethren were still afraid of him. When Paul eventually returned to Jerusalem following his conversion to Christ, Barnabas had to persuade the disciples to let the apostle fellowship with them. As a result of this intercession, a wonderful friendship between Paul and Barnabas was formed. Then as the Christian Church began to extend its reach into the known world, the Holy Spirit sends Paul and Barnabas on a special mission to share the Gospel in the area of Asia Minor. They take along a young man named Mark, to assist them in their travels.