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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When he goes into a house, say to its owner that the Teacher asks, "Where is my room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?'
A certain young man, who was wearing nothing but a linen sheet, was following Jesus. When the men grabbed him,
Then Jesus gave a loud cry and breathed his last.
Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant, and sat down. While the eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on him,
One man, Joseph, a descendant of Levi and a native of Cyprus, who was named Barnabas by the apostles (the name means "a son of encouragement"),
When Peter realized what had happened, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was also called Mark, where a large number of people had gathered and were praying.
When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission, they returned from Jerusalem, bringing with them John who was also called Mark.
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set Barnabas and Saul apart for me to do the work for which I called them."
Arriving in Salamis, they began to preach God's word in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John to help them.
Then Paul and his men set sail from Paphos and arrived in Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them and went back to Jerusalem.
I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him.
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him. Jesus, who is called Justus, also greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision who are fellow workers for the kingdom of God. They have been an encouragement to me.
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful in my ministry.
Your sister church in Babylon, chosen along with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, whom I regard as a son.
Your sister church in Babylon, chosen along with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, whom I regard as a son.