Mark, also known as John Mark, is believed to have been the author of the Gospel of Mark in the New Testament of the Bible. He is mentioned several times in the Bible, and is described as a companion of the apostle Paul and of the apostle Peter.
In the book of Acts, Mark is described as the son of a woman named Mary, who had a house in Jerusalem where the early Christian church would meet. It is believed that Mark was present at many of the events recorded in the Gospel of Mark and may have been a close companion of Peter, who is believed to have been the source of much of the material in the gospel.
Mark is also mentioned in several of Paul’s letters, where he is described as a valuable helper and co-worker in the spread of the Christian message. In the letter to the Colossians, Paul writes, “Mark, my son, send him to you” and in the second letter to Timothy, Paul wrote “Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful in serving me.”
It is believed that Mark left Jerusalem and traveled with Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journey, but later left them due to some disagreement. However, they reconciled later on and Mark joined Paul again on his journey to Rome.
In summary, Mark was a close companion of the apostle Peter and Paul and played a significant role in the early Christian church. He is believed to have been the author of the Gospel of Mark in the New Testament, which gives an account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.