16
Chapters
678
Verses
John Mark
Author
AD 50-65
Date Written
Mark presents Jesus as the suffering Servant of God, emphasizing His actions and authority.
To present Jesus as the powerful yet suffering Son of God to a Roman audience.
Written for Gentile readers, likely in Rome, emphasizing action over teaching.
Greek
Μάρκος
Markos
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John and baptism
Teaching and miracles
Discipleship
Death
Victory
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”
“Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself.”
“The kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”
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