As soon as he realized this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name was Mark, where many had gathered and were praying.
While Peter was kept in prison, the church prayed fervently to God for him.
and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my coworkers.
When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And they had John also to assist them.
Then after completing their mission Barnabas and Saul returned to Jerusalem and brought with them John, whose other name was Mark.
Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear.
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me in ministry.
Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him.
Then Paul and his companions set sail from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia. John, however, left them and returned to Jerusalem,
After leaving the prison they went to Lydia’s home, and when they had seen and encouraged the brothers and sisters there, they departed.
After they were released, they went to their own people and reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them.
Your sister church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark.