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John Mark
Believer from Jerusalem who travelled with Barnabas and Paul and later with Peter; traditionally the author of Mark's Gospel.
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John Mark — Believer from Jerusalem who travelled with Barnabas and Paul and later with Peter; traditionally the author of Mark's Gospel.
Parents
- Mary mother Interpretive Acts 12:12
"Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark". That this John Mark is the Mark of Colossians 4:10 is the usual reading.
Other relatives
- Barnabas cousin Colossians 4:10
"Mark, the cousin of Barnabas".
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