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Mark
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Mark (also called John), Barnabas' cousin and Paul's companion, was the author of the Gospel of Mark.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
The evangelist; "John whose surname was Mark" (Acts 12:12, 25). Mark (Marcus, Col. 4:10, etc.) was his Roman name, which gradually came to supersede his Jewish name John. He is called John in Acts 13:5, 13, and Mark in 15:39, 2 Tim. 4:11, etc.
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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First named at Acts 12:12.
Verses that name Mark
- Acts 12:12 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.
- Acts 12:25 When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.
- Acts 13:5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.
- Acts 13:13 After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.
- Acts 15:37 Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.
- Acts 15:39 Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
- Colossians 4:10 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 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.
- Philemon 1:24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
- 1 Peter 5:13 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.