John Mark

John Mark (John is his Jewish name, and Mark is his Gentile or Roman name) may not be as well-known as Peter, Paul, John or many of the other New Testament personalities. Yet a quick survey of his life reveals time tested truths that are good for us to keep in mind even today. The Bible tells us John Mark was the close cousin of Barnabas, from the island of Cyprus (Acts 4:36). Mark wrote from Rome, using Peter as his primary source. Many believe that Matthew and Luke based their Gospels on Mark’s. Mark's gospel is an ideal introduction to the Christian faith.