Bible Verses About "Who Was John Mark"
John Mark was the cousin of Barnabas who deserted Paul on his first missionary journey but later became a trusted companion and wrote the Gospel of Mark.
John Mark was the cousin of Barnabas who deserted Paul on his first missionary journey but later became a trusted companion and wrote the Gospel of Mark.
"And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark." — Acts 12:25 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was John Mark?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark."
"Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem."
"Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry."
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