Book of Mark
mark is part of the rich historical narrative of God's dealings with His people in the Old Testament.
16
Chapters
678
Verses
11
Cross-Refs
5
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- John Mark
- Date Written
- c. AD 50-65
- Category
- Gospel
- Chapters
- 16
- Verses
- 678
- Testament
- New Testament
- Etymology
- “same as Marcus”
About the Book of Mark
The Gospel according to Mark begins with striking immediacy: "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." Unlike the other Gospels, Mark omits any genealogy or birth story, thrusting readers directly into the public ministry of Jesus. He portrays Jesus as the mighty Son of God who arrives not to be served but to serve and to offer His life as a ransom for many. The narrative unfolds rapidly, with the term "immediately" occurring more than forty times, driving the story forward from one powerful event to another and conveying the unstoppable advance of God's kingdom breaking into human history through Jesus' words and actions.
Read the full Mark study guide →Famous Verses
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”
Mark 10:45
“Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself.”
Mark 8:34
“The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”
Mark 1:15
Topical Index
5 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
A nephew of Barnabas
A disciple of Jesus
Paul and Barnabas contend concerning
A convert of Peter
Fellow-worker with Paul at Rome
Key Verses
Colossians 4:10
A nephew of Barnabas
Acts 12:12,25
A disciple of Jesus
Acts 15:36-39
Paul and Barnabas contend concerning
1 Peter 5:13
A convert of Peter
Colossians 4:10,11
Fellow-worker with Paul at Rome