Paul’s companions and coworkers
These passages name people who travel or work with Paul. Aquila and Priscilla are married to each other.
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John Mark, Mary and Barnabas
John Mark is the son of Mary in Acts 12. His kinship with Barnabas is described differently across editions.
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Mary, mother of John Mark Mary is the mother of John Mark.
Source: Acts 12:12
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
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Barnabas John Mark is related to Barnabas.
Source: Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
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Bible edition: King James Version
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Mary is the mother of John Mark.
Source: Acts 12:12
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
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John Mark is related to Barnabas.
Source: Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
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A question to carry into your reading
A church gathers to pray in Mary’s home, and her son Mark later joins the mission. How can your home be a place that builds up someone’s faith?
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