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Acts 15:37

Acts 15:37 in Multiple Translations

Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.

And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

And Barnabas was minded to take with them John also, who was called Mark.

And Barnabas had a desire to take with them John, named Mark.

Barnabas planned to take along John Mark too.

And Barnabas counselled to take with them Iohn, called Marke.

And Barnabas counselled to take with [them] John called Mark,

Barnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also.

And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

And Barnabas would have taken with them John also, that was surnamed Mark;

Barnabas agreed with Paul, and said that he wanted to take John, whose other name was Mark, along with them again.

Barnabas said, “Yes. And let’s take John Mark with us.”

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GRK βαρναβας δε εβουλευσατο συμπαραλαβειν τον ιωαννην τον καλουμενον μαρκον
βαρναβας Barnabas G921 [father of Barnabus] Noun-NSM
δε de G1161 then Conj
εβουλευσατο bouleuō G1011 to plan Verb-ADI-3S
συμπαραλαβειν sumparalambanō G4838 to take along with Verb-2AAN
τον ho G3588 the/this/who Art-ASM
ιωαννην Iōannēs G2491 John Noun-ASM
τον ho G3588 the/this/who Art-ASM
καλουμενον kaleō G2564 to call: call Verb-PPP-ASM
μαρκον Markos G3138 Mark Noun-ASM
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Greek Word Reference — Acts 15:37

βαρναβας Barnabas G921 "[father of Barnabus]" Noun-NSM
Barnabas was an Israelite who helped the early Christian church, and his name means 'son of prophecy' in Aramaic. The KJV translates it simply as 'Barnabas'. He is mentioned in Acts 4:36.
Definition: Βαρναβᾶς, -α, ὁ (Aram. בַּר, son, as prefix to another word interpreted in Act.4:36, τῆς παρακλήσεως, perh. נְבוּאָה, wh., however, should be rendered by προφητεία as in II Est.6:14, LXX. Deiss., BS, 309f., thinks Β. may be a variant of the name Βαρνεβοῦς, son of Nebo, found in a Syrian Inscr., altered with a view to disguising its origin; see also Milligan, NTD, iii; Dalman, Gr., 142), Barnabas: Act.4:36 9:27 11:22, 30 12:25 13-15, 1Co.9:6, Gal.2:1, 9 13, Col.4:10.† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 28 NT verses. KJV: Barnabas See also: 1 Corinthians 9:6; Acts 14:14; Galatians 2:13.
δε de G1161 "then" Conj
This is a conjunction that means and, but, or then, used to connect ideas like in Matthew 1:2 and 2 Corinthians 6:15.
Definition: δέ (before vowels δ᾽; on the general neglect of the elision in NT, see WH, App., 146; Tdf., Pr., 96), post-positive conjunctive particle; __1. copulative, but, in the next place, and, now (Abbott, JG, 104): Mat.1:2ff., 2Co.6:15, 16, 2Pe.1:5-7; in repetition for emphasis, Rom.3:21, 22, 9:30, 1Co.2:6, Gal.2:2, Php.2:8; in transition to something new, Mat.1:18, 2:19, Luk.13:1, Jhn.7:14, Act.6:1, Rom.8:28, 1Co.7:1 8:1, al.; in explanatory parenthesis or addition, Jhn.3:19, Rom.5:8, 1Co.1:12, Eph.2:4, 5:32, al.; ὡς δέ, Jhn.2:9; καὶ . . . δέ, but also, Mat.10:18, Luk.1:76, Jhn.6:51, Rom.11:23, al.; καὶ ἐὰν δέ, yea even if, Jhn.8:16. __2. Adversative, but, on the other hand, prop., answering to a foregoing μέν (which see), and distinguishing a word or clause from one preceding (in NT most frequently without μέν; Bl., §77, 12): ἐὰν δέ, Mat.6:14, 23, al.; ἐγὼ (σὺ, etc.) δέ, Mat.5:22, 6:6, Mrk.8:29, al.; ὁ δέ, αὐτὸς δέ, Mrk.1:45, Luk.4:40, al.; after a negation, Mat.6:19, 20, Rom.3:4, 1Th.5:21, al. (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 2552 NT verses. KJV: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Peter 1:7.
εβουλευσατο bouleuō G1011 "to plan" Verb-ADI-3S
To plan or deliberate, as in Luke 14:31 where a king considers going to war. It involves careful thought or consideration before making a decision. This word is used in Acts 5:33 and 27:39.
Definition: βουλεύω (βουλή), [in LXX chiefly for יעץ ;] to take counsel, deliberate, resolve. In mid., __1. to take counsel with oneself, consider: before εἰ, Luk.14:31. __2. to determine with oneself, resolve: with inf., Act.5:33 27:39; with accusative, 2Co.1:17; before ἵνα, Jhn.11:53 12:10 (cf. παρα-, συμ-).† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 6 NT verses. KJV: consult, take counsel, determine, be minded, purpose See also: 2 Corinthians 1:17; Acts 27:39; Luke 14:31.
συμπαραλαβειν sumparalambanō G4838 "to take along with" Verb-2AAN
To take along with means to accompany someone, like when Paul took Barnabas with him in Acts 12:25. It involves going together as companions, showing unity and support.
Definition: συν-παρα-λαμβάνω (Rec. συμπ-), [in LXX: Gen.19:17 (סָפָה ni.), Job.1:4 (שָׁלַח ni), 3Ma.1:1 * ;] to take along with: as a companion, with accusative, Act.12:25 15:37-38 (on the tenses, see M, Pr., 130), Gal.2:1.† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 4 NT verses. KJV: take with See also: Acts 12:25; Acts 15:38; Galatians 2:1.
τον ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-ASM
The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
Definition: ὁ, ἡ, τό, the prepositive article (ἄρθρον προτακτικόν), originally a demonstr. pron. (so usually in Hom.), in general corresponding to the Eng. definite article. __I. As demonstr. pron. __1. As frequently in Hom., absol., he (she, it), his (etc.): Act.17:28 (quoted from the poet Aratus). __2. Distributive, ὁ μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.7:7, Gal.4:22; pl., Act.14:4, 17:32, Php.1:16, al.; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δέ, Mat.16:14, Jhn.7:12; οἱ μεν̀ . . . ὁδέ, Heb.7:21, 23. __3. In narration (without ὁ μὲν preceding), ὁ δέ, but he: Mat.2:14, Mrk.1:45, Luk.8:21, Jhn.9:38, al. mult. __II. As prepositive article, the, prefixed, __1. to nouns unmodified: ὁ θεός, τὸ φῶς, etc.; to abstract nouns, ἡ σοφία, etc., to pl. nouns which indicate a class, οἱ ἀλώπεκες, foxes, Mat.8:20, al.; to an individual as representing a class, ὁ ἐργάτης, Luk.10:7; with nom. = voc. in addresses, Mat.11:26, Jhn.19:3, Jas.5:1, al.; to things which pertain to one, ἡ χεῖρ, his hand, Mrk.3:1; to names of persons well known or already mentioned; usually to names of countries (originally adjectives), ἡ Ἰουδαία, etc. __2. To modified nouns: with of person(s) pron. genitive, μοῦ, σοῦ, etc.; with poss. pron., ἐμός, σός, etc.; with adj. between the art. and the noun, ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος, Mat.12:35; the noun foll, by adj., both with art., ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, Jhn.10:11 (on ὁ ὄχλος πολύς, Jhn.12:9, see M, Pr., 84); before adjectival phrases, ἡ κατ᾽ ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις, Rom.9:11. __3. To Other parts of speech used as substantives; __(a) neuter adjectives: τ. ἀγαθόν, etc.; __(b) cardinal numerals: ὁ εἶς, οἷ δύο, etc.; __(with) participles: ὁ βαπτίζων (= ὁ Βαπτιστής, Mat.14:2), Mrk.6:14; πᾶς ὁ, with ptcp., every one who, etc.; __(d) adverbs: τὸ πέραν, τὰ νῦν, ὁ ἔσω ἄνθρωπος; __(e) infinitives: nom., τὸ θέλειν, Rom.7:18, al.; genitive, τοῦ, after adjectives, ἄξιον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι, 1Co.16:4; verbs, ἐλαχεν τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι, Luk.1:9; and frequently in a final sense, ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρειν, Mat.13:3 (on the artic. inf., see Bl., §71). __4. In the neut. to sentences, phrases or single words treated as a quotation: τὸ Ἐι δύνῃ, Mrk.9:23; τὸ ἔτι ἅπαξ, Heb.12:27; τὸ ἀνέβη, Eph.4:9, al. __5. To prepositional phrases: οἱ ἀπὸ Ἰταλίας, Heb.13:24; οἱ ἐκ νόμου, Rom.4:14; neut. accusative absol., in adverbial phrases, τὸ καθ᾽ ἡμέραν, daily, Luk.11:3; τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, as regards the flesh, Rom.9:5. __6. To nouns in the genitive, denoting kinship, association, etc.: ὁ τοῦ, the son of (unless context indicates a different relationship), Mat.10:2, al.; τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ, the things that pertain to God, Mat.16:23; τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης, Rom.14:19 (cf. M, Pr., 81ff.; Bl, §§46, 47). (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.
ιωαννην Iōannēs G2491 "John" Noun-ASM
John refers to several important figures in the Bible, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. John the Baptist is mentioned in Matthew 3:1 and John the Apostle in Matthew 4:21.
Definition: Ἰωάνης (Rec. ννης, which see; cf. Dalman, Gr., 142; Tdf., Pr., 79; WH, App., 159; Bl., §3, 10; 10, 2), -ου, dative, -ῃ (but in Mat.11:4. Luk.7:18, 22 Rev.1:1, ει), accusative, -ην, ὁ (Heb. יוֹחָנָן, LXX: Ἰωανάν, 2Ch.23:1, al.; -ννάν, Je 47 (40):8, al., Aq.), Hellenized form of Ἰωανάν, John ( I Est.8:38(41)*), viz., __1. John the Baptist: Mat.3:1, al. __2. John the Apostle, son of Zebedee: Mat.4:21, Mrk.1:19, Luk.5:10, Act.1:13, al. __3. The father of St. Peter: Jhn.1:43 21:15-17. __4. John surnamed Mark: Act.12:12, 25 13:5, 13 15:37. __5. The writer of the Apocalypse, traditionally identified with 2: Rev.1:1, 4 9. Ἰωάννης (D, Ἰωνάθας; see MM, Exp., XV; Bl., §10, 2), ὁ, John: Act.4:6 13:5, Tr., WH, Rev.22:8 (cf. Ἰωάνης).† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 128 NT verses. KJV: John See also: Acts 1:5; Luke 9:19; Revelation 1:1.
τον ho G3588 "the/this/who" Art-ASM
The Greek word for 'the' or 'this', used to point out a specific person or thing, like in Acts 17:28. It can also mean 'he', 'she', or 'it'.
Definition: ὁ, ἡ, τό, the prepositive article (ἄρθρον προτακτικόν), originally a demonstr. pron. (so usually in Hom.), in general corresponding to the Eng. definite article. __I. As demonstr. pron. __1. As frequently in Hom., absol., he (she, it), his (etc.): Act.17:28 (quoted from the poet Aratus). __2. Distributive, ὁ μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, the one . . . the other: 1Co.7:7, Gal.4:22; pl., Act.14:4, 17:32, Php.1:16, al.; οἱ μὲν . . . ἄλλοι δέ, Mat.16:14, Jhn.7:12; οἱ μεν̀ . . . ὁδέ, Heb.7:21, 23. __3. In narration (without ὁ μὲν preceding), ὁ δέ, but he: Mat.2:14, Mrk.1:45, Luk.8:21, Jhn.9:38, al. mult. __II. As prepositive article, the, prefixed, __1. to nouns unmodified: ὁ θεός, τὸ φῶς, etc.; to abstract nouns, ἡ σοφία, etc., to pl. nouns which indicate a class, οἱ ἀλώπεκες, foxes, Mat.8:20, al.; to an individual as representing a class, ὁ ἐργάτης, Luk.10:7; with nom. = voc. in addresses, Mat.11:26, Jhn.19:3, Jas.5:1, al.; to things which pertain to one, ἡ χεῖρ, his hand, Mrk.3:1; to names of persons well known or already mentioned; usually to names of countries (originally adjectives), ἡ Ἰουδαία, etc. __2. To modified nouns: with of person(s) pron. genitive, μοῦ, σοῦ, etc.; with poss. pron., ἐμός, σός, etc.; with adj. between the art. and the noun, ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος, Mat.12:35; the noun foll, by adj., both with art., ὁ ποιμὴν ὁ καλός, Jhn.10:11 (on ὁ ὄχλος πολύς, Jhn.12:9, see M, Pr., 84); before adjectival phrases, ἡ κατ᾽ ἐκλογὴν πρόθεσις, Rom.9:11. __3. To Other parts of speech used as substantives; __(a) neuter adjectives: τ. ἀγαθόν, etc.; __(b) cardinal numerals: ὁ εἶς, οἷ δύο, etc.; __(with) participles: ὁ βαπτίζων (= ὁ Βαπτιστής, Mat.14:2), Mrk.6:14; πᾶς ὁ, with ptcp., every one who, etc.; __(d) adverbs: τὸ πέραν, τὰ νῦν, ὁ ἔσω ἄνθρωπος; __(e) infinitives: nom., τὸ θέλειν, Rom.7:18, al.; genitive, τοῦ, after adjectives, ἄξιον τοῦ πορεύεσθαι, 1Co.16:4; verbs, ἐλαχεν τοῦ θυμιᾶσαι, Luk.1:9; and frequently in a final sense, ἐξῆλθεν ὁ σπείρειν, Mat.13:3 (on the artic. inf., see Bl., §71). __4. In the neut. to sentences, phrases or single words treated as a quotation: τὸ Ἐι δύνῃ, Mrk.9:23; τὸ ἔτι ἅπαξ, Heb.12:27; τὸ ἀνέβη, Eph.4:9, al. __5. To prepositional phrases: οἱ ἀπὸ Ἰταλίας, Heb.13:24; οἱ ἐκ νόμου, Rom.4:14; neut. accusative absol., in adverbial phrases, τὸ καθ᾽ ἡμέραν, daily, Luk.11:3; τὸ κατὰ σάρκα, as regards the flesh, Rom.9:5. __6. To nouns in the genitive, denoting kinship, association, etc.: ὁ τοῦ, the son of (unless context indicates a different relationship), Mat.10:2, al.; τὰ τοῦ θεοῦ, the things that pertain to God, Mat.16:23; τὰ τῆς εἰρήνης, Rom.14:19 (cf. M, Pr., 81ff.; Bl, §§46, 47). (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 7033 NT verses. KJV: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 7:16; 1 Corinthians 11:24.
καλουμενον kaleō G2564 "to call: call" Verb-PPP-ASM
This word means to call or invite someone, like calling out to them loudly. It's used in Matthew 20:8 and Mark 3:31 to describe calling people to come and follow. This word can also mean to invite someone to a special event or to join in something.
Definition: καλέω, -ῶ, [in LXX chiefly for קרא ;] __1. to call, summon: with accusative of person(s), Mat.20:8 25:14, Mrk.3:31, Luk.19:13, Act.4:18; before ἐκ, Mat.2:15 (LXX); metaphorically, 1Pe.2:9. __2. to call to one's house, invite: Luk.14:16, 1Co.10:27, Rev.19:9; εἰς τ. γάμους, Mat.22:3, 9 Luk.14:8, 9 Jhn.2:2; ὁ καλέσας, Luk.7:39; οἱ κεκλημένοι, Mat.22:8; metaphorically, of inviting to partake of the blessings of the kingdom of God (Dalman, Words, 118f.): Rom.8:30 9:24, 25 1Co.7:17, 18; before εἰς, 1Co.1:9, 1Th.2:12, 1Ti.6:12; ὁ καλῶν (καλέσας), of God, Gal.1:6 5:8, 1Th.5:24, 1Pe.1:15, 2Pe.1:3; οἱ κεκλκλημένοι, Heb.9:15; before ἐν (ἐπί), 1Co.7:15, Gal.5:13, Eph.4:4, 1Th.4:7; κλήσει, Eph.4:1, 2Ti.1:9. __3. to call, name call by name: pass., Mat.2:23, Luk.1:32, al.; καλούμενος, Luk.7:11, Act.7:58, al.; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 210), Luk.6:15 22:3 23:33, Act.10:1, Rev.12:9, al.; with pred nom., Mat.5:9, Luk.1:35, Rom.9:26, Jas.2:23, 1Jn.3:1. (Cf. ἀντι-, ἐν-, εἰσ- (-μαι), ἐπι-, μετα-, παρα-, συν-παρα-, προ-, προσ-, συν-καλέω.) (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 138 NT verses. KJV: bid, call (forth), (whose, whose sur-)name (was (called)) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:9; Luke 2:23; 1 Peter 1:15.
μαρκον Markos G3138 "Mark" Noun-ASM
Mark was a Christian and possibly the writer of the Gospel of Mark. He is mentioned in Acts, Colossians, and other letters.
Definition: Μάρκος, -ου, ὁ, Mark: Mk., title., Act.12:12, 25 15:37, 39, Col.4:10, 2Ti.4:11, Phm 24, 1Pe.5:13 (see Swete, Mk., Intr., xiii ff.; DB, iii, 245 ff).† (AS)
Usage: Occurs in 8 NT verses. KJV: Marcus, Mark See also: 1 Peter 5:13; Acts 15:37; Philemon 1:24.

Study Notes — Acts 15:37

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ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Acts 12:12 And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.
2 Philemon 1:24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
3 Acts 13:5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
4 Colossians 4:10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
5 Acts 12:25 When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
6 2 Timothy 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
7 Acts 13:13 After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.

Acts 15:37 Summary

In Acts 15:37, we see that Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with him on a journey. This is significant because John Mark had previously deserted Paul and Barnabas on a missionary journey, as mentioned in Acts 13:13. Despite this, Barnabas wanted to give him a second chance, which shows the importance of forgiveness and giving people another opportunity to make things right, as seen in (Luke 15:11-32). This verse reminds us that we all make mistakes, but with forgiveness and second chances, we can learn and grow from them, and become more like Jesus, who teaches us to forgive others as we have been forgiven (Matthew 6:14-15).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is John, also called Mark, in Acts 15:37?

John, also called Mark, is believed to be the same Mark who wrote the Gospel of Mark, and he is also the cousin of Barnabas, as mentioned in Colossians 4:10. He had previously accompanied Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journey, but had deserted them in Pamphylia, as mentioned in Acts 13:13.

Why did Barnabas want to take John Mark with him on the journey?

The Bible does not explicitly state why Barnabas wanted to take John Mark, but it can be inferred that Barnabas, being Mark's cousin, wanted to give him a second chance to prove himself, as seen in the way Jesus gives second chances in Luke 15:11-32.

Is it important to give people second chances, like Barnabas wanted to do with John Mark?

Yes, the Bible teaches us to forgive and give second chances, just as God forgives us, as seen in Matthew 6:14-15 and Ephesians 4:32. However, it is also important to consider the consequences of our actions, as Paul did in this case.

What can we learn from the relationship between Barnabas and John Mark?

We can learn the importance of mentorship, forgiveness, and second chances in our relationships with others, as seen in the way Barnabas wanted to help John Mark grow in his faith, similar to the way Paul mentored Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:2.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some times in my life when I have been given a second chance, and how did I respond?
  2. How can I balance forgiveness and wisdom in my relationships with others, like Paul and Barnabas did with John Mark?
  3. What are some ways I can mentor or encourage someone who may be struggling in their faith, like Barnabas wanted to do with John Mark?
  4. How can I apply the principle of forgiveness and second chances in my own life, as seen in Matthew 6:14-15?
  5. What can I learn from the way Barnabas and Paul handled their disagreement over John Mark, in terms of resolving conflicts in my own relationships?

Gill's Exposition on Acts 15:37

And Barnabas determined,.... Or consulted, and contrived in his own mind, and purposed within himself; the Alexandrian copy, and two of Beza's, the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Ethiopic versions read,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Acts 15:37

And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Acts 15:37

This John, or Mark, was sister’ s son to Barnabas, as .

Trapp's Commentary on Acts 15:37

37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. Ver. 37. To take with them John] Who was Barnabas’ s sister’ s son, Colossians 4:10. Hence Barnabas might be so desirous to promote him. Paul was also afterwards better conceited of him, as may be seen Colossians 4:10.

Ellicott's Commentary on Acts 15:37

(37) Barnabas determined.—The Greek verb is hardly so strong, better, was minded. The ties of relationship led the uncle, or cousin, to wish to make another trial of his kinsman’s fitness (Colossians 4:10). He saw extenuating circumstances which St. Paul could not recognise, and which half-excused his turning back when he had set his hand to the plough. (See Note on Acts 13:13.) To St. Paul one who had so acted, seemed, in our Lord’s words, “not fit for the kingdom of God,” and needing at least the discipline of rejection for a time, from the higher work for which he had shown himself unworthy.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Acts 15:37

Verse 37. Barnabas determined to take with them John] John Mark was his sister's son; and natural affection might have led him to the partiality here mentioned.

Cambridge Bible on Acts 15:37

37. And Barnabas determined] The Greek of the best MSS. gives a weaker verb “wished.” The reason of Barnabas’ choice was probably because Mark was his nephew (Colossians 4:10). R. V. renders “was minded.”whose surname was] The Greek is merely “who was called.”

Barnes' Notes on Acts 15:37

And Barnabas determined - Greek: willed, or was disposed to (ἐβουλεύσαντο ebouleusanto). John ... - See the notes on Acts 12:12. He had been with them before as a traveling companion, Acts 12:25; Acts 13:5.

Whedon's Commentary on Acts 15:37

37. Determined—He presumes not to decide the amount or share of blame. He might have so selected, grouped, and coloured his facts as to have shown to which party he belonged.

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