A close relative of John Mark.
Father of Barnabas
Named in 1 verse of Colossians, first in Colossians 4:10.
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Father of Barnabas Written by AI
Colossians 4:10 mentions the father of John Mark in passing. The verse states that Barnabas was John Mark's cousin (or nephew, in some translations). By extension then, John Mark's unnamed father was the uncle of Barnabas. No other details are provided about this man. As Barnabas was a Levite from Cyprus (Acts 4:36), his uncle may have also been a Levite and lived on Cyprus, but this is not specified in Scripture. John Mark became an important early church leader who accompanied Paul and Barnabas on missionary journeys (Acts 12:25:5, Acts 15:37 to 39) and later aided Peter as well (1 Peter 5:13).
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- Colossians 4:10
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.