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Mark Μάρκος
Paul's companian. Mark (also called John), Barnabas' cousin and Paul's companion, was the author of the Gospel of Mark.
Also called Marcus, John.
Family
| Father | husband of Mary |
|---|---|
| Mother | Mary |
Where Mark appears
Acts (6), Colossians (1), 2 Timothy (1), Philemon (1), 1 Peter (1)
Key verses
- Acts 12:12 first mention — And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
- Acts 12:25 — And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
- Acts 13:5 — And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
- Acts 13:13 — Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
- Acts 15:37 — And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
- Acts 15:39 — And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
- Colossians 4:10 — Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
- 2 Timothy 4:11 — Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry.
- Philemon 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
- 1 Peter 5:13 — The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
Person data: STEPBible.org TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0), adapted. Verse text: King James Version.