The presence of multiple synagogues in Salamis indicates a substantial Jewish population, likely connected to the copper mining industry that made Cyprus valuable to Rome. These diaspora communities maintained their religious identity while functioning within the broader Greco-Roman culture, precisely the kind of bridge communities through which the gospel could most effectively spread. John Mark's role as "helper" (Acts 13:5) also deserves attention. The Greek term "hyperetes" suggests more than casual assistance - it indicates someone who administers or executes the vision of leaders. The young man who would later write the earliest Gospel was receiving firsthand education in cross-cultural ministry, observing how Paul contextualized the message for different audiences without compromising its core claims.