John

Now Absalom had ordered his young men, “Watch Amnon until his heart is merry with wine, and when I order you to strike Amnon down, you are to kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant!”

Then the king of Israel summoned all the elders of the land and said, “Please take note and see that this man is looking for trouble, for when he demanded my wives, my children, my silver, and my gold, I did not deny him.”

Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth.

Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.

Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace.

consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.

And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.

When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.

When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper.

After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.

Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark.

Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,

My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.

as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.

The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.