Mark
The shortest Gospel moves fast through Jesus’ healings, teaching and the week of His death and resurrection.
16chapters
673verses
13,877words (BSB)
1 h 9 minto read
Who wrote Mark?
Traditionally written by Mark. Traditionally attributed to John Mark, drawing on Peter’s preaching.
Mark 10:45
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
Read Mark
| Minutes a day | Days to finish |
|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 14 |
| 10 minutes | 7 |
| 15 minutes | 5 |
| 20 minutes | 4 |
Chapters
The longest chapter is Mark 14 (72 verses, about 7 minutes).
| Chapter | Verses | Words | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 855 | 4 |
| 2 | 28 | 625 | 3 |
| 3 | 35 | 606 | 3 |
| 4 | 41 | 828 | 4 |
| 5 | 43 | 864 | 4 |
| 6 | 56 | 1,192 | 6 |
| 7 | 36 | 726 | 4 |
| 8 | 38 | 802 | 4 |
| 9 | 48 | 1,030 | 5 |
| 10 | 52 | 1,103 | 6 |
| 11 | 32 | 704 | 4 |
| 12 | 44 | 972 | 5 |
| 13 | 37 | 743 | 4 |
| 14 | 72 | 1,497 | 7 |
| 15 | 46 | 880 | 4 |
| 16 | 20 | 450 | 2 |
Questions
How many chapters are in Mark?
Mark has 16 chapters and 673 verses in the Berean Standard Bible.
Who wrote the book of Mark?
Traditionally written by Mark. Traditionally attributed to John Mark, drawing on Peter’s preaching.
How long does it take to read Mark?
About 1 h 9 min at 200 words a minute (13,877 words). At 10 minutes a day that is 7 days.
What is Mark about?
The shortest Gospel moves fast through Jesus’ healings, teaching and the week of His death and resurrection.