Reference: Mark (John
Hastings
There are three groups of NT passages where the name Mark occurs.
(1) John Mark was a Jew and son of Mary, who was a leading Christian woman at Jerusalem. At her house the faithful assembled for prayer, and thither Peter went on his release from imprisonment, having perhaps previously lodged there (Ac 12:12 ff.). An improbable conjecture makes Mark the son of the 'good-man of the house' in Mr 14:14, and another, not so unlikely, identifies Mark himself with the 'young man' of Mr 14:51; but the Muratorian Fragment (see next art.
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Wherever he enters, tell the owner of the house, 'The Teacher says, "Where is the guest room for Me to eat the Passover with My disciples?" '
Now a certain young man, having a linen cloth wrapped around his naked body, was following Him. They caught hold of him,
But Jesus let out a loud cry and breathed His last.
He then rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. And the eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on Him.
Joseph, a Levite and a Cypriot by birth, whom the apostles named Barnabas, which is translated Son of Encouragement,
When he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, where many had assembled and were praying.
And Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem after they had completed their relief mission, on which they took John Mark.
As they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work that I have called them to."
Arriving in Salamis, they proclaimed God's message in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John as their assistant.
Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John, however, left them and went back to Jerusalem.
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, Barnabas' cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, Barnabas' cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
Only Luke is with me. Bring Mark with you, for he is useful to me in the ministry.
She who is in Babylon, also chosen, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son.
She who is in Babylon, also chosen, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son.