Strong’s G3138

Μᾶρκος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Markos

Pronunciation

MAR-kos

Definition

Mark

Meaning

Mark, who also had the Hebrew name John, son of Mary, nephew of Barnabas, coadjutor of Barnabas, Paul, and Peter.

Usage

Markos, or Mark, is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to John Mark, a companion of Paul and Barnabas, and traditionally considered the author of the Gospel of Mark. The name is of Latin origin, indicating a Roman influence or connection.

Bible references

Acts 12:12;Acts 12:25;Acts 15:37;Acts 15:39;Colossians 4:10;2 Timothy 4:11;Philemon 1:24;1 Peter 5:13