"Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry."
Biblical Name · Latin Origin
Marcus Meaning in the Bible
Marcus
boy
Marcus means "Dedicated to Mars; Warlike", a boy's name of Latin origin. Marcus appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Timothy 4:11 is the passage most often tied to it. Marcus teaches the power of second chances — a young man who failed but was restored to become a Gospel writer.
Is Marcus in the Bible?
Yes — Marcus appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/MAR-kus/
OriginLatin
MeaningDedicated to Mars; Warlike
What does Marcus mean?
Marcus is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Dedicated to Mars; Warlike". Marcus is the Latin form of Mark. John Mark wrote the Gospel of Mark — the earliest and most action-packed of the four Gospels.
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What does Marcus mean in the Bible?
Marcus means "Dedicated to Mars; Warlike" and is a name of Latin origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Marcus appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Marcus is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Timothy 4:11. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Marcus?
Marcus has 5 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Which books of the Bible mention Marcus?
Marcus is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Marcus?
Marcus teaches the power of second chances — a young man who failed but was restored to become a Gospel writer.
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Marcus name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Marcus appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Marcus means "Dedicated to Mars; Warlike." It is a Latin name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Latin. Marcus comes into English from Latin and carries the sense "Dedicated to Mars; Warlike." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Marcus
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Marcus?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Marcus?
You can read every verse where Marcus appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.