Mark: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Mark one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About MarkPermalink

Mark moves quickly through Jesus’ authority, suffering, and call to discipleship, showing the Son of Man who serves and gives his life.

Testament

New Testament

Genre

Gospel

Chapters

16

Chapter index

Mark, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Authority revealedPermalink

Mark 1–8 · Jesus teaches, heals, confronts, and is confessed

• Chapter 1 →
• Chapter 2 →
• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →
• Chapter 5 →
• Chapter 6 →
• Chapter 7 →
• Chapter 8 →

02

The way of the crossPermalink

Mark 9–16 · Discipleship, Jerusalem, death, and resurrection

• Chapter 9 →
• Chapter 10 →
• Chapter 11 →
• Chapter 12 →
• Chapter 13 →
• Chapter 14 →
• Chapter 15 →
• Chapter 16 →

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