New Testament
Mark
The Book of Mark is part of the New Testament of the Douay-Rheims Bible, containing 16 chapters and 3388 verses. Read every chapter below, verse by verse.
Author & Date
Traditionally John Mark, recording the preaching of the Apostle Peter. Around AD 65–70, likely the earliest of the four Gospels.
Historical Context
Written for a largely Gentile, Roman audience during a period of persecution, Mark's Gospel moves at a fast pace — the word "immediately" recurs throughout — and devotes a disproportionate share of its text to the Passion.
Key Themes
The suffering servanthood of Jesus, the cost of discipleship, and the true meaning of his identity as Messiah.