Mary (Acts 12:12)
The name Mary means “same as Miriam.” Mary is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in Acts 12:12.
Family of Mary
Who was Mary?
Mary the mother of John Mark was one of the earliest of our Lord’s disciples. She was the sister of Barnabas (Col. 4:10), and joined with him in disposing of their land and giving the proceeds of the sale into the treasury of the Church (Acts 4:37; 12:12). Her house in Jerusalem was the common meeting-place for the disciples there.
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Mary
- Acts 12:12
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
Timeline of Mary's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 40 AD | An angel rescues Peter from prison |