Overview
The Bible addresses mark across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts and Colossians. Closely related themes include Barnabas, Paul, Zeal, Religious and Pamphylia. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Barnabas, Mark, Paul and Jesus.
Key Bible verses about mark
New Testament
Acts
And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.
And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark.
But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work.
And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;
Colossians
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
People in the Bible and mark
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying mark for yourself
- Begin with Acts 15:36, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Acts and Colossians each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Barnabas, Mark and Paul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Barnabas, Paul, Zeal, Religious and Pamphylia.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about mark?
The Bible addresses mark across 6 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Acts and Colossians. Closely related themes include Barnabas, Paul, Zeal, Religious and Pamphylia. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Barnabas, Mark, Paul and Jesus.
How many Bible verses are about mark?
The Bible references mark in 6 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention mark?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Acts 15:36: “And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with mark?
Barnabas, Mark, Paul and Jesus.
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