Mark (KJV)
16 chapters · 678 verses. Choose a chapter to read it in the King James Version.
About the Book of Mark
Mark offers a fast-paced account of Jesus' ministry, presenting him as the Son of God revealed through powerful deeds and, supremely, through the cross. It calls readers to follow a Messiah who serves and suffers.
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to John Mark
- First audience
- Likely Gentile (possibly Roman) Christians
How to read it: Read this brisk Gospel for its momentum toward the cross; note how Jesus' identity unfolds through action and how discipleship means following the way of the cross.
It opens: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;” (Mark 1:1)
Chapters
Key verses in Mark
The verses of Mark that the rest of Scripture cross-references most often.
For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Read Mark with a guide
- Mark in 14 Days14 days through the fast-moving GospelAll 14 days in Mark
- The Miracles of Jesus10 days on the signs that show who Jesus is5 of 10 days in Mark
- The Life of Jesus in 30 Days30 days through the Gospels, from Bethlehem to the ascension4 of 30 days in Mark
- The Big Story: Genesis to Revelation30 days on the one story the whole Bible tells3 of 30 days in Mark
- Leading Like Jesus7 days on servant leadership for leaders & pastors2 of 7 days in Mark
- Rest for the Weary7 days of God's rhythm of rest2 of 7 days in Mark