Mark 1:1 net — ¶ The Ministry of John the Baptist The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 1:1 in the NET Bible reads: “¶ The Ministry of John the Baptist The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”

Mark 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 1, verse 1.

Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.

Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.

Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 1:1.

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Mark 1:1 reads (NET): “¶ The Ministry of John the Baptist The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.