John Mark was born John and became the Christian Mark. He was related to several early Christians including Barnabas and Peter. He traveled on missions with Barnabas, Paul, and Peter. He was educated and lived in Jerusalem where as a young man he saw Jesus on several occasions. After Jesus was crucified, he met with the resurrected Christ and became a dedicated missionary and teacher. He was a scribe for Paul and became known as the author of the second gospel which is a record of Peter's lessons and memories of Jesus. He spent his last years in Alexandria teaching Jesus' message and expanding the influence of the Christian Church.