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Mark

Mark (also called John), Barnabas' cousin and Paul's companion, was the author of the Gospel of Mark.
MaleLeviteTribe of LeviNew Testament eraNew Testament5 books12 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 12:12; referred to as Mark (Μάρκος) or John (Ἰωάννης); his mother was Mary.

Events

Dates are approximate

Glossary entries

Marcus

Family members

Father

Mary Mary's husband

Alternative names

Mentions

Includes 2 verses that refer to Mark without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Acts 12:12Ἰωάννης · John; Μάρκος · Mark
    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. Acts 12:25Ἰωάννης · John; Μάρκος · Mark
    When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
  3. Acts 13:5Ἰωάννης · John
    When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
  4. Acts 13:13Ἰωάννης · John
    After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.
  5. Acts 15:37Ἰωάννης · John; Μάρκος · Mark
    Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.
  6. Acts 15:38Referred to, not named
    But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work.
  7. Acts 15:39Μάρκος · Mark
    Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
  8. Colossians 4:10Μάρκος · Mark
    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.
  9. 2 Timothy 4:11Μάρκος · Mark
    Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
  10. 2 Timothy 4:22Referred to, not named
    The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
  11. Philemon 1:24Μάρκος · Mark
    …as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
  12. 1 Peter 5:13Μάρκος · Mark
    The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.