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# Cyprus #
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## Facts: ##
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Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, about 64 kilometers south of the modern-day country of Turkey.
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* Barnabas was from Cyprus so it is probable that his cousin John Mark was also from there.
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* Paul and Barnabas preached together on the island of Cyprus at the beginning of their first missionary journey. John Mark came along to help them on that trip.
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* Later on, Barnabas and Mark visited Cyprus again.
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* In the Old Testament, Cyprus is mentioned as being a rich source of cypress trees.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))
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(See also: [barnabas](../other/barnabas.md) **·** [johnmark](../other/johnmark.md) **·** [mediterranean](../other/mediterranean.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 04:36-37](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/04/36)
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* [Acts 13:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/13/04)
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* [Acts 15:39-41](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/15/39)
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* [Acts 27:3-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/27/03)
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* [Ezekiel 27:6-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezk/27/06)
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* [Isaiah 23:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/23/10)
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