Gospel of Mark | The Bible (KJV) King James Version | New Testament

Listen to the full Gospel of Mark in the King James Version (KJV) with text.

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📖 Chapters
0:00 Mark 1. The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry, His Baptism, and Early Miracles
6:31 Mark 2. Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralytic, Calls Levi, and Confronts the Pharisees
11:05 Mark 3. Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles and Confronts Accusations
15:42 Mark 4. The Parables of the Sower, the Mustard Seed, and Jesus Calms the Storm
21:52 Mark 5. Jesus Heals the Demon-Possessed Man, a Sick Woman, and Raises a Dead Girl
28:17 Mark 6. The Rejection of Jesus in Nazareth, the Feeding of the Five Thousand, and Walking on Water
37:15 Mark 7. Jesus Teaches on Inner Purity and Heals a Deaf and Mute Man
42:47 Mark 8. The Feeding of the Four Thousand and Peter’s Confession of Christ
48:27 Mark 9. The Transfiguration and Teachings on Faith and Humility
56:18 Mark 10. Teachings on Marriage, the Rich Young Ruler, and Jesus Foretells His Death
1:04:33 Mark 11. The Triumphal Entry, Cleansing of the Temple, and Cursing of the Fig Tree
1:09:57 Mark 12. The Parable of the Tenants and Jesus Answers Religious Leaders
1:17:21 Mark 13. Jesus’ Prophecy About the End Times
1:23:05 Mark 14. The Last Supper, Jesus’ Arrest, and Peter’s Denial
1:33:49 Mark 15. The Trial, Crucifixion, and Burial of Jesus
1:40:18 Mark 16. The Resurrection and the Great Commission

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The Gospel of Mark is the second book of the New Testament and one of the four Gospels, presenting a fast-paced, action-oriented account of the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Traditionally attributed to John Mark, a companion of Peter and Paul, it is considered the earliest Gospel, likely written between AD 60–70, during a time of intense persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire. Written primarily for a Gentile (non-Jewish) audience, Mark emphasizes Jesus as the suffering Servant and the Son of God, focusing on His miracles, authority, and ultimate sacrifice.

Mark opens with John the Baptist preparing the way, followed immediately by Jesus’ baptism by John, His temptation in the wilderness, and the beginning of His public ministry. Unlike Matthew and Luke, Mark does not include Jesus' genealogy or birth narrative, but instead jumps straight into His works and teachings. The Gospel is characterized by urgency, frequently using the word "immediately", portraying Jesus as a man of action, moving quickly from one event to another.

Throughout the Gospel, Jesus demonstrates divine authority over nature, demons, disease, and death, performing numerous miracles, including healing the sick, casting out demons, feeding the multitudes, calming storms, and raising the dead. However, despite His power, Jesus is often misunderstood, even by His own disciples, who struggle to grasp His true identity and mission. The theme of "the Messianic Secret" is central to Mark, as Jesus frequently commands those He heals to remain silent about His identity, revealing that His mission is not to be a political king but to suffer and die for humanity’s salvation.

A turning point occurs when Peter confesses Jesus as the Messiah, but Jesus immediately predicts His coming suffering, death, and resurrection, shocking His followers. The final chapters focus on Jesus' betrayal, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection, highlighting the suffering He endures. Mark presents the crucifixion as the ultimate act of sacrifice, and at the moment of His death, a Roman centurion declares, "Truly this man was the Son of God" (Mark 15:39), affirming Jesus’ divine identity.

The Gospel of Mark ends in an abrupt and mysterious way. The earliest manuscripts conclude at Mark 16:8, where the women discover the empty tomb and flee in fear, without telling anyone. Later manuscripts add more verses, describing Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances, but the original abrupt ending leaves the reader with a sense of awe and urgency, emphasizing that the story of Jesus is still ongoing.

The Gospel of Mark is a powerful and direct account, calling readers to recognize Jesus as the suffering Messiah who came to serve and give His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). It challenges believers to follow Jesus with faith, action, and perseverance, reminding them that true discipleship involves sacrifice, humility, and trust in God's plan.

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