People of Mark
Every person who appears in the book of Mark, ordered by how often they are mentioned there.
91 profiles tagged People of Mark.
Jesus
Messiah and central figure of the New Testament whose life, death, and resurrection form the basis of the Christian faith
The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus was born of Mary in Bethlehem, performed numerous miracles, and was crucified under Pontius Pilate before rising from the dead.
Peter
Apostle who served as the spokesman for the Twelve and the leader of the early Church in Jerusalem
The leader of the twelve apostles, known for his confession of Christ, his denial and restoration, and his foundational role in the early Christian church.
The Father of the Boy with an Unclean Spirit
Father who cried 'I do believe; help my unbelief' while seeking healing for his son
An unnamed man in the Synoptic Gospels who brought his demon-possessed son to Jesus' disciples and famously appealed for help with his unbelief.
John the Baptist, Son of Zechariah
Prophet who baptized Jesus and preached repentance in the wilderness
An ascetic prophet and the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth who preached repentance in the wilderness and prepared the way for the ministry of Jesus Christ.
John, Son of Zebedee and Apostle
Apostle and brother of James who received the visions of Revelation
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, a son of Zebedee, and a key leader in the early Church who received the vision recorded in Revelation.
Pilate
Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and ordered His crucifixion
The Roman governor of Judea during the reign of Tiberius Caesar who presided over the trial of Jesus Christ and ordered His crucifixion.
James son of Zebedee, Apostle
Apostle and brother of John who was the first of the Twelve to be martyred
One of the twelve apostles and part of Jesus' inner circle, James was a fisherman by trade and the first of the apostles to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.
Elijah the Tishbite
Prophet who called down fire from heaven and was taken to heaven in a whirlwind
A foundational prophet of the Divided Monarchy known for his confrontation with Baal worship and his departure from earth in a whirlwind.
Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments
The preeminent prophet and lawgiver of Israel who led the Hebrews out of Egyptian bondage and mediated the Covenant at Mount Sinai.
Herod the Tetrarch
Tetrarch of Galilee who executed John the Baptist and mocked Jesus Christ
The regional ruler of Galilee and Perea who beheaded John the Baptist and participated in the trial of Jesus Christ.
David
King of Israel who defeated Goliath and established the Davidic dynasty
The second king of the United Monarchy of Israel, a shepherd-warrior and psalmist known as a man after God's own heart.
The Syrophoenician Woman
Gentile woman who petitioned Jesus for her daughter's healing
A Gentile woman from the region of Tyre who demonstrated extraordinary faith by petitioning Jesus to heal her demon-possessed daughter.
The Scribe Not Far from the Kingdom
Scribe who agreed with Jesus that love for God and neighbor is the greatest commandment
An unnamed Jewish scribe during the Life of Jesus who recognized the supremacy of love for God and neighbor over sacrificial rituals.
Judah, Son of Jacob
Patriarch who received the blessing of the scepter and whose lineage produced King David and Jesus Christ
The fourth son of Jacob and Leah, ancestor of the Tribe of Judah and the Davidic line, known for his leadership and pivotal role in the preservation of his family.
The Rich Young Ruler
Wealthy man who questioned Jesus about eternal life but could not give up his riches
An anonymous Jewish official who sought the path to eternal life but chose to retain his great wealth rather than follow Jesus Christ.
Andrew
Apostle of Jesus and the brother of Simon Peter who was the first to be called by Christ
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus, the brother of Simon Peter, and a former disciple of John the Baptist noted for bridging the gap between individuals and Christ.
Zebedee
Father of the apostles James and John who was left in his boat when they followed Jesus
A Galilean fisherman and the father of the apostles James and John, whose departure to follow Jesus left him to manage the family business.
Mary Magdalene
Primary witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
A faithful disciple of Jesus from whom seven demons were cast out, later becoming the first witness to the Resurrection.
The Widow with Two Mites
Poor woman who gave her last two coins to the Temple treasury
An anonymous destitute woman praised by Jesus for donating her entire livelihood to the Temple treasury.
The Servant Girl at the High Priest's Courtyard
Servant who recognized Peter in the courtyard and caused his first denial
An unnamed domestic worker in the household of the high priest who identified Peter as a follower of Jesus during the Passion, leading to Peter's first two denials.
James son of Alphaeus, Apostle
Apostle of Jesus Christ known as the son of Alphaeus
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his parentage to Alphaeus and often identified as 'James the Less' or 'the younger.'
Judas Iscariot, Betrayer of Jesus
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus who famously betrayed him to the Jewish authorities for thirty pieces of silver.
Herodias
The manipulative royal who orchestrated the execution of John the Baptist
Herodias was a princess of the Herodian dynasty whose controversial marriage and role in the execution of John the Baptist made her a symbols of royal corruption and moral defiance.
Israel
Patriarch who wrestled with God and fathered the twelve tribes
The third patriarch of the covenant, formerly known as Jacob, who received his name after wrestling with God and became the father of the twelve tribes.
Tiberius
Second Roman emperor whose fifteenth regnal year marks the beginning of Christ's ministry
Tiberius Julius Caesar Augustus was the second Roman Emperor, whose reign spanned the public ministry and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Barabbas
Prisoner released by Pontius Pilate in the place of Jesus Christ during the Passion
A convicted insurrectionist and murderer who was historically pardoned by Pontius Pilate in the place of Jesus Christ during the Passover trial.
The Owner of the Upper Room
Householder who provided the location for the Last Supper
An anonymous resident of Jerusalem who provided the furnished guest room where Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Last Supper.
Isaiah
Prophet who advised King Hezekiah and foretold the coming of the Messiah
Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a major prophet in Judah whose ministry spanned the reigns of four kings and who is widely quoted in the New Testament for his messianic and redemptive visions.
Alphaeus
Father of James the Less and possibly Matthew the tax collector
Alphaeus was a 1st-century Jewish man from the tribe of Judah, best known as the father of James the Apostle and possibly the father of Matthew the tax collector.
Matthew
Apostle of Jesus and traditional author of the First Gospel
A Galilean tax collector turned apostle of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified as the author of the First Gospel.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Mother of Jesus who conceived by the Holy Spirit
A woman of the tribe of Levi who, while a virgin, was chosen to be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Joseph of Arimathea
Council member who asked Pilate for the body of Jesus and provided his own tomb for burial
A wealthy and righteous Council member from Arimathea who, as a secret disciple of Jesus, petitioned Pilate for Christ's body and provided a clean tomb for His burial.
Joses, Son of Mary
son of Mary and brother of James the Younger who is mentioned in the crucifixion narrative
Joses was the son of Mary (a follower of Jesus) and the brother of James the Younger, mentioned in the context of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ.
Mary, Mother of James and Joses
mother of James and Joses who witnessed the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus
A dedicated follower of Jesus who witnessed His crucifixion, prepared for His burial, and was among the first to witness the empty tomb.
Salome, Mother of the Sons of Zebedee
Mother of the apostles James and John who witnessed the crucifixion and visited the empty tomb
A devoted follower of Jesus and the mother of the apostles James and John, present at both the crucifixion and the empty tomb.
Mother-in-law of Peter
Woman healed of a fever by Jesus in Peter's home
The mother of Simon Peter's wife who was miraculously healed of a high fever by Jesus in Capernaum.
Abiathar
High priest who escaped the massacre at Nob and supported King David
The last high priest from the line of Eli, Abiathar was a loyal companion to David during his exile but was eventually deposed by Solomon for supporting Adonijah.
Bartholomew
Apostle of Jesus described as an Israelite in whom there is no deceit
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, traditionally identified with Nathanael of Cana and noted for his sincerity and early recognition of Jesus' divinity.
Judas son of James
Apostle of Jesus Christ also known as Thaddaeus who questioned Jesus during the Last Supper
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, also known as Thaddaeus, who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper.
Philip the Apostle
Apostle of Jesus who told Nathanael to 'come and see'
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus, Philip was a resident of Bethsaida known for bringing Nathanael to Christ and requesting a direct vision of the Father.
Simon the Zealot
Apostle of Jesus Christ distinguished by his former affiliation with the Zealots
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his affiliation with the Zealot movement.
Thomas
Apostle who required physical proof of Jesus' Resurrection before believing
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, often called 'Doubting Thomas' for his demand for physical proof of the Resurrection, yet also known for his profound confession of Christ's divinity.
Jairus
Synagogue leader who fell at the feet of Jesus to beg for his help
A synagogue leader during the ministry of Jesus who demonstrated significant faith by pleading for Christ's intervention.
James, Brother of Jesus
Brother of Jesus and leader of the Jerusalem church who presided over the Council of Jerusalem
A brother of Jesus Christ who became a central leader of the Jerusalem church and a prominent pillar of the early Christian movement.
Joses, Sibling of Jesus
Brother of Jesus named during the rejection at Nazareth
Joses was one of the four brothers of Jesus Christ mentioned by name in the Gospels during the skepticism of the Nazarene townspeople.
Jude
Brother of Jesus and author of the New Testament Epistle of Jude
Jude was a brother of Jesus and James who identified himself as a servant of Christ and authored the General Epistle of Jude.
Philip, Son of Herod the Great
husband of Herodias whose marriage was the subject of John the Baptist's rebuke
Philip was a member of the Herodian dynasty and the original husband of Herodias, whose subsequent marriage to Herod Antipas led to the imprisonment of John the Baptist.
Simon, Brother of Jesus
Brother of Jesus Christ mentioned during the rejection at Nazareth
One of the biological brothers of Jesus Christ, listed among the siblings who lived in Nazareth during Jesus' early ministry.
Javan
Patriarchal ancestor of the Greeks and Mediterranean seafaring nations
Javan was a son of Japheth and a grandson of Noah, recognized in the Table of Nations as the foundational patriarch of the Greek people and various maritime nations.
Bartimaeus
A blind beggar healed by Jesus near Jericho
Bartimaeus was a blind beggar in Jericho whose persistent faith led to his miraculous healing by Jesus Christ.
Timaeus
Father of the blind beggar Bartimaeus
A man from the first-century AD primarily identified as the father of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar healed by Jesus near Jericho.
Abraham
Patriarch who is the father of the nation of Israel and an exemplar of faith
The first of the three biblical patriarchs and the father of the nation of Israel, known for his unwavering faith and his covenant relationship with God.
Isaac
Patriarch who was the son of Abraham and the father of Jacob and Esau
The miracle son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac was the second Hebrew patriarch and the child of promise through whom the covenant of God was established.
Daniel, Prophet of the Exile
Prophet who survived the lions' den and interpreted the handwriting on the wall
A Judean exile who rose to high office in Babylon and Persia, known for his uncompromising faith, wisdom, and prophetic visions concerning the rise and fall of world empires.
Simon the Leper
Host of the dinner in Bethany where Jesus was anointed by a woman with an alabaster jar
A resident of Bethany and host to Jesus, Simon the Leper is famous for the dinner where a woman anointed Jesus with expensive perfume shortly before the Passion.
Alexander, Son of Simon of Cyrene
Son of Simon of Cyrene who was forced to carry the cross of Jesus
The son of Simon of Cyrene and brother of Rufus, mentioned in the Gospel of Mark as a relative of the man forced to carry the cross of Jesus.
Rufus, Son of Simon of Cyrene
son of Simon of Cyrene and brother of Alexander
Rufus was the son of Simon of Cyrene, the man famously conscripted by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus Christ during the procession to Golgotha.
Simon of Cyrene
Man who was compelled to carry the cross of Jesus during the walk to Golgotha
A man from North Africa who was forced by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus during the procession to Golgotha.
The Blind Man at Bethsaida
Recipient of the only two-stage miracle performed by Jesus
An unnamed man in the Gospel of Mark whom Jesus healed of blindness through a unique, two-stage process using physical touch and saliva.
The Bystander Who Gave Jesus Sour Wine
Bystander at the crucifixion who offered a sponge of sour wine to Jesus
An unnamed participant at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ who offered Him a sponge soaked in sour wine to alleviate His thirst after His final cry.
The Centurion at the Cross
Roman officer who declared Jesus the Son of God at the crucifixion
A Roman officer who, after witnessing the death of Jesus and the accompanying cosmic events, declared Jesus to be the Son of God.
The Deaf Man of Decapolis
A man cured of deafness and a speech impediment by Jesus
An unnamed man in the Decapolis region who was healed of deafness and a speech impediment by Jesus through a unique physical ritual involving spit and a command.
The Galilean Leper
A subject of Jesus’ healing who spread the news despite a command for silence
An unnamed man in Galilee who, suffering from leprosy, was healed by Jesus after demonstrating profound faith and subsequently spreading the news against Jesus's command.
Herod Antipas
Executioner of John the Baptist and judge during the trial of Jesus
Herod Antipas was the 1st-century tetrarch of Galilee and Perea, known for his roles in the executions of John the Baptist and the trial of Jesus Christ.
Herodias' Daughter
The princess whose dance for Herod Antipas led to her requesting the head of John the Baptist
The daughter of Herodias and Herod Philip who famously danced before Herod Antipas, leading to the execution of John the Baptist.
The Impenitent Thief
Criminal who mocked Jesus during the crucifixion
One of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus Christ who mocked him and rejected his messianic identity despite his own imminent death.
Jairus' Daughter
Child raised from the dead by Jesus
An unnamed twelve-year-old girl who was dramatically restored to life by Jesus Christ after dying from a critical illness.
James
Leader of the early Jerusalem church and author of the New Testament Epistle of James
The brother of Jesus Christ who transitioned from a skeptic to a primary leader of the early Christian church in Jerusalem and author of the Epistle of James.
James the Great
Apostle of Jesus and the first of the Twelve to reach martyrdom
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus, the son of Zebedee, and the first apostle to suffer martyrdom for the Christian faith.
James the Less
Apostle who was the son of Alphaeus and distinct for his smaller stature or younger age
James the Less was one of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, identified as the son of Alphaeus and distinct for his quiet faithfulness within the inner circle.
Jesus' Earthly Sisters
members of the biological or legal household of Jesus who lived in Nazareth
Mentioned in the Gospels as part of Jesus' immediate household in Nazareth, his sisters are notable for their presence in the biblical record despite remaining unnamed in the text.
John the Apostle
Apostle of Jesus and the 'Beloved Disciple' who authored the Fourth Gospel
One of the Twelve Apostles, a member of Jesus’ inner circle, and traditionally identified as the 'Beloved Disciple' and the author of several New Testament books.
John the Baptist
Prophet who prepared the way for Jesus and baptized him in the Jordan River
The last and greatest prophet of the old covenant era, who lived as an ascetic in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Messiah.
Joseph of Arimathea
Sanhedrin member who provided the tomb for Jesus' burial
A wealthy member of the Sanhedrin and secret disciple of Jesus who provided his own new tomb for the burial of Christ after the crucifixion.
Joseph the Brother of Jesus
Brother of Jesus mentioned by name in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark
One of the biological brothers of Jesus of Nazareth, mentioned in the Gospels as a member of the immediate family of Mary and Joseph.
Judas
Brother of Jesus and author of the New Testament Epistle of Jude
Judas was one of the four brothers of Jesus, mentioned in the Gospels and generally identified as Jude, the author of the canonical epistle.
Judas Iscariot
Apostle who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver
One of the original twelve apostles of Jesus who eventually betrayed him to the Sanhedrin for thirty pieces of silver.
Legion
Collective demonic host cast out by Jesus in the region of the Gerasenes
The collective name used by the demons who possessed the Gerasene man before Jesus cast them out
The Man With a Withered Hand
Recipient of Jesus' Sabbath healing in a synagogue
An unnamed man healed by Jesus in a synagogue on the Sabbath, serving as the focal point for a major theological conflict between Jesus and the legalistic religious authorities.
The Naked Young Man
Young man who fled naked from the Garden of Gethsemane during the arrest of Jesus
An unidentified youth who fled naked from the Garden of Gethsemane during the arrest of Jesus of Nazareth.
The Paralytic at Capernaum
A man lowered through a roof and forgiven by Jesus
A man whose physical healing by Jesus in Capernaum served as the first public demonstration of Christ's divine authority to forgive sins.
The Penitent Thief
Criminal who repented on the cross alongside Jesus
The criminal crucified alongside Jesus of Nazareth who expressed remorse, defended Christ's innocence, and received the promise of paradise.
Peter's Mother-in-Law
Recipient of Jesus' healing from a fever who immediately began to serve him
The mother of Simon Peter's wife, famously healed of a fever by Jesus in Capernaum, after which she immediately began to serve him.
Philip the Apostle
Apostle who asked Jesus to show the disciples the Father
One of the twelve original apostles of Jesus Christ, known for his early recruitment of Nathanael and his practical, inquisitive nature during Jesus' ministry.
Philip the Tetrarch
Ruler of the northern territories of Palestine and rebuilder of Caesarea Philippi
Philip the Tetrarch was a son of Herod the Great who ruled the northern territories of Roman Palestine for 37 years with a reputation for justice and moderation.
Pontius Pilate
Roman governor who presided over the trial of Jesus and reluctantly authorized his crucifixion
The fifth Roman prefect of the province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius, best known for presiding over the trial of Jesus and ordering his crucifixion.
Simon
Brother of Jesus Christ mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark
The biological or step-brother of Jesus Christ, mentioned in the Gospels as one of the members of the immediate family of Joseph and Mary.
Simon of Cyrene
Man compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus
A man from North Africa who was compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the cross of Jesus Christ during the procession to Golgotha.
Simon the Zealot
Apostle of Jesus Christ former member of the Zealot faction
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, distinguished by his affiliation with the Zealot movement or his fervent religious devotion.
Thaddaeus
Apostle of Jesus Christ who questioned the Lord during the Last Supper
Thaddaeus, also known as Jude of James, was one of the twelve original apostles chosen by Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel.
The Woman with a Discharge of Blood
A recipient of healing from a twelve-year hemorrhage after touching Jesus' garment
An unnamed woman recorded in the Synoptic Gospels who was instantly healed of a chronic twelve-year affliction after touching the hem of Jesus' garment.