A companion of the apostle Paul, also called Mark. Traditionally considered to be the author of the Gospel of Mark.
About John (Mark)
The father of Simon Peter and Andrew (John 1:40–42; 21:15–17). According to Matthew 16:17, Peter’s father was named Jona (Jonas, Jonah). Jona was either another version of the name John or two stories existed about his name.
A member of the high priestly family who, along with Annas, Caiaphas, and Alexander, questioned Peter and John after the two apostles had healed a lame man (Acts 4:6).
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Family Relationships
- Parents
- Husband of Mary, Mary (Acts 12:12)
- Uncle
- Barnabas
Key References
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.
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
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Acts (5)
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.
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.
Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.