John
Male
The Hebrew name of Mark (q.v.). He is designated by this name in the acts of the Apostles ( Acts 12:12 Acts 12:25 ; Acts 13:5 Acts 13:13 ; 15:37 ).
Family
- Parents
- Mary
Named in 10 verses
- Acts 12:12 Thinking about that, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John who was called Mark, where many were gathered together and were praying.
- Acts 12:25 Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their service, also taking with them John who was called Mark.
- Acts 13:5 When they were at Salamis, they proclaimed God’s word in the Jewish synagogues. They also had John as their attendant.
- Acts 13:13 Now Paul and his company set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John departed from them and returned to Jerusalem.
- Acts 15:37 Barnabas planned to take John, who was called Mark, with them also.
- Acts 15:39 Then the contention grew so sharp that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus,
- Colossians 4:10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received instructions, “if he comes to you, receive him”),
- 2 Timothy 4:11 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.
- Philemon 1:24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
- 1 Peter 5:13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.