Mark in the Bible

Meaning: polite; shiningpar

Thematic Bible



Paul held they should not take a man with them who had deserted them in Pamphylia, instead of accompanying them on active service.


So do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow-workers.

Luke is the only one who is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him along with you, for he is of great use in helping me.

Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner salutes you; so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, about whom you have got instructions (if he comes to you, give him a welcome); and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only comrades in the work of God's realm, belonging to the circumcised, who have been any comfort to me.


After fulfilling their commission, Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John who is surnamed Mark.

On reaching Salamis they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues, with John as their assistant.

When he grasped the situation, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was surnamed Mark, where a number had met for prayer.

Setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions reached Perga in Pamphylia; John left them and went back to Jerusalem,


Some days later, Paul said to Barnabas, "Come and let us go back to visit the brothers in every town where we have proclaimed the word of the Lord. Let us see how they are doing." But while Barnabas wanted to take John (who was called Mark) along with them, Paul held they should not take a man with them who had deserted them in Pamphylia, instead of accompanying them on active service. read more.
So in irritation they parted company, Barnabas taking Mark with him and sailing for Cyprus,


Your sister-church in Babylon, elect like yourselves, salutes you. So does my son Mark.


Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner salutes you; so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, about whom you have got instructions (if he comes to you, give him a welcome);