["Although there is no direct internal evidence of authorship, it was the unanimous testimony of the early church that this Gospel was written by John Mark (\"John, also called Mark,\" Ac 12:12,25; 15:37).", "Mark presents Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, highlighting His authority and servanthood. The gospel seeks to strengthen believers amid persecution and encourages them to emulate Jesus’", "Jesus is the Son whom God has sent to rescue humanity by serving and by sacrificing his life (Mk 10:45). The opening verse about good news in Mark (Mk 1:1) serves as a title for the entire book. The action", "Mark wrote at Rome; some suppose that Peter dictated to him, though the general testimony is, that the apostle having preached at Rome, Mark, who was the apostle's companion, and had a clear", "Mark 1 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” — “a voice of one", "Mark 1:40 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin.", "Mark 1 - The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God | ESV.org. Jesus Delivered to Pilate. 27"]