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Mark 1:40 The Greek word traditionally translated leprosy was used for various diseases affecting the skin. Mark 1 NIV - John the Baptist Prepares the Way - The - Bible Gateway Although there is no direct internal evidence of authorship, it was the unanimous testimony of the early church that this Gospel was written by John Mark ("John, also called Mark," Ac 12:12,25; 15:37). Mark is the only gospel with the combination of verses in Mark 4:24–25: the other gospels split them up, Mark 4:24 being found in Luke 6:38 and Matthew 7:2, Mark 4:25 in Matthew 13:12 and Matthew 25:29, Luke 8:18 and Luke 19:26.

Mark presents Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, highlighting His authority and servanthood. The gospel seeks to strengthen believers amid persecution and encourages them to emulate Jesus’ example of suffering and service. Mark wrote at Rome; some suppose that Peter dictated to him, though the general testimony is, that the apostle having preached at Rome, Mark, who was the apostle's companion, and had a clear understanding of what Peter delivered, was desired to commit the particulars to writing. Jesus is the Son whom God has sent to rescue humanity by serving and by sacrificing his life (Mk 10:45). The opening verse about good news in Mark (Mk 1:1) serves as a title for the entire book. The action begins with the appearance of John the Baptist, a messenger of God attested by scripture.