# John Mark

## Facts:

John Mark, also known as “Mark,” was one of the men who traveled with Paul on his missionary journeys. He is most likely the author of the Gospel of Mark.

* John Mark accompanied his cousin Barnabas and Paul on their first missionary journey.
* When Peter was put in prison in Jerusalem, the believers there were praying for him at John Mark’s mother’s house.
* Mark was not an apostle, but was taught by both Paul and Peter and worked together with them in ministry.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Barnabas](../names/barnabas.md), [Paul](../names/paul.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Timothy 04:11-13](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/04/11)
* [Acts 12:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/act/12/24)
* [Acts 13:05](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/05)
* [Acts 13:13](rc://en/tn/help/act/13/13)
* [Acts 15:36-38](rc://en/tn/help/act/15/36)
* [Acts 15:39-41](rc://en/tn/help/act/15/39)
* [Colossians 04:10-11](rc://en/tn/help/col/04/10)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G2491, G3138
