A fellow traveller of Paul and Barnabas he is also traditionally considered to be the author of the Gospel of Mark.
About Mark
Second book of the NT, probably written by John Mark of Jerusalem sometime between AD 60 and 68.
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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.
Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
All Scripture References (10)
Acts (6)
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.
Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
Colossians (1)
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.
2 Timothy (1)
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
Philemon (1)
as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
1 Peter (1)
The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.