Strong's Lexicon
G3138 — Μάρκος
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G3138 |
|---|---|
| Word: | Μάρκος |
| Part of Speech: | Name Person |
| Etymology: | of Latin origin |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 8 |
| Transliteration: | Markos |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | mar'-kos |
| Meaning: | 1. Marcus, a Christian |
| KJV Renderings: | Marcus, Mark |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
Μᾶρκος, Μάρκου, ὁ, Mark; according to the tradition of the church the author of the second canonical Gospel and identical with the John Mark mentioned in the Acts (see Ἰωάννης, 5). He was the son of a certain Mary who dwelt at Jerusalem, was perhaps converted to Christianity by Peter (Act 12:11 f), and for this reason called (1Pe 5:13) Peter’s son. He was the cousin of Barnabas and the companion of Paul in some of his apostolic travels; and lastly was the associate of Peter also: Act 12:12; Act 12:25; Act 15:37; Act 15:39; Col 4:10; 2Ti 4:11; Phm 1:24 (23); 1Pe 5:13, cf. Eusebius, h. e. 2, 15f; 3, 39. Some, as Grotius, (Tillemont, Hist. Eccl. 2:89f, 503f; Patritius, De Evangeliis 50:1, c. 2, quaest. 1 (cf. Cotelerius, Patr. Apost. i., 262f)), Kienlen (in the Studien und Kritiken for 1843, p. 423), contend that there were two Marks, one the disciple and companion of Paul mentioned in the Acts and Pauline Epistles, the other the associate of Peter and mentioned in 1Pe 5:13; (cf. James Morison, Commentary on Mark, Introduction, § 4; Lightfoot on Col 4:10).
Englishman's Greek Concordance
Μάρκος (Marcus)
Acts 12:12
- KJV: And when he had considered he came to the house of Mary the mother of John whose surname was Mark where many were gathered together praying
- GK: συνιδών τε ήλθεν επί την οικίαν Μαρίας της μητρός Ιωάννου του επικαλουμένου Μάρκου ου ήσαν ικανοί συνηθροισμένοι και προσευχόμενοι
Acts 12:25
- KJV: And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled ministry and took with them John whose surname was Mark
- GK: Βαρνάβας δε και Σαύλος υπέστρεψαν εξ Ιερουσαλήμ πληρώσαντες την διακονίαν συμπαραλαβόντες και Ιωάννην τον επικληθέντα Μάρκον
Acts 15:37
- KJV: And Barnabas determined to take with them John whose surname was Mark
- GK: Βαρνάβας δε εβουλεύσατο συμπαραλαβείν τον Ιωάννην τον καλούμενον Μάρκον
Acts 15:39
- KJV: And the contention was so sharp between them that they departed asunder one from the other and so Barnabas took Mark and sailed unto Cyprus
- GK: εγένετο ούν παροξυσμός ώστε αποχωρισθήναι αυτούς απ΄ αλλήλων τον τε Βαρνάβαν παραλαβόντα τον Μάρκον εκπλεύσαι εις Κύπρον
Colossians 4:10
- KJV: Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you and Marcus sister’s son to Barnabas touching whom ye received commandments if he come unto you receive him
- GK: ασπάζεται υμάς Αρίσταρχος ο συναιχμάλωτός μου και Μάρκος ο ανεψιός Βαρνάβα περί ου ελάβετε εντολάς εάν έλθη προς υμάς δέξασθε αυτόν
2 Timothy 4:11
- KJV: Only Luke is with me Take Mark and bring with thee for he is profitable to me for the ministry
- GK: Λουκάς εστί μόνος μετ΄ εμού Μάρκον αναλαβών άγε μετά σεαυτού έστι γαρ μοι εύχρηστος εις διακονίαν
Philemon 1:24
- KJV: Marcus Aristarchus Demas Lucas my fellowlabourers
- GK: Μάρκος Αρίσταρχος Δημάς Λουκάς οι συνεργοί μου
1 Peter 5:13
- KJV: The at Babylon elected together with saluteth you and Marcus my son
- GK: ασπάζεται υμάς η εν Βαβυλώνι συνεκλεκτή και Μάρκος ο υιός μου
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