The Gospel of Mark was written by John Mark, who was a nephew of Barnabas who traveled with Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey. He is mentioned in Acts 12 and 13, as well as 2 Timothy. This Gospel, the second of the Synoptic Gospels, was written to the gentiles, particularly the Romans. It emphasizes Christ's teachings and underscores the immediacy of His ministry, often using words like "immediately" and "at once." The purpose of this book is to show Him as the humble servant who does His Father's work.
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