# Cyprus

## Facts:

Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, about 64 kilometers south of the modern-day country of Turkey.

* Barnabas was from Cyprus so it is probable that his cousin John Mark was also from there.
* 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.
* Later on, Barnabas and Mark visited Cyprus again.
* In the Old Testament, Cyprus is mentioned as being a rich source of cypress trees.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Barnabas](../names/barnabas.md), [John Mark](../names/johnmark.md), [the sea](../names/mediterranean.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 04:36-37](rc://en/tn/help/act/04/36)
* [Acts 13:05](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/05)
* [Acts 15:41](rc://en/tn/help/act/15/41)
* [Acts 27:04](rc://en/tn/help/act/27/04)
* [Ezekiel 27:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/27/06)
* [Isaiah 23:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/isa/23/10)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G2953, G2954
