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    Mark

    MARK

    Latin (Marcus)
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
    Origin
    Latin (Marcus)
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Mark appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Timothy 4:11.
    First appears in
    Acts — Acts and the early church
    Peak US usage
    1960s (2.24% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    Mark's life is a testament to God's ministry of restoration. His early failure didn't disqualify him — it prepared him. His story encourages all who have stumbled to get back up and serve.
    King James verses
    • 2 Timothy 4:11

      "Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry."

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