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New Testament · 16 chapters · 678 verses · about 1 hour and 16 minutes to read
The shortest Gospel, and the fastest — Mark moves from one event to the next with the word straightway. He presents Jesus as the servant who came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.
Author: John Mark, drawing on Peter's accountTraditionally dated about AD 55Theme: Jesus the servant
Chapters
Outline of Mark
Key verses
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Well-known verses in Mark
And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.
And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection.
But the chief priests moved the people, that he should rather release Barabbas unto them.
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
How long Mark is
Chapters: 16Verses: 678Words: about 15,166Read in: about 1 hour and 16 minutesLongest chapter: Mark 14 (72 verses)
Mark is the 41st book of the Bible and the 2nd of the New Testament, between Matthew and Luke. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of Mark?
John Mark, drawing on Peter's account.
When was Mark written?
It is traditionally dated about AD 55.
What is the book of Mark about?
The shortest Gospel, and the fastest — Mark moves from one event to the next with the word straightway. He presents Jesus as the servant who came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.
How long is Mark?
Mark has 16 chapters and 678 verses in the King James Version — about 15,166 words.
How long does it take to read Mark?
about 1 hour and 16 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many chapters are in Mark?
16.
How many verses are in Mark?
678.
What is the longest chapter in Mark?
Mark 14, with 72 verses. The shortest is Mark 16, with 20.
Where is Mark in the Bible?
Mark is the 41st book of the Bible and the 2nd of the New Testament, between Matthew and Luke.
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