1. Mark 1:1–16:20 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

Structure of the gospel of Mark

Mark 1:1–16:20 (ESV)

1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

The life story of the Lord Jesus is told in two main parts:

  1. Mark 1:1 – 8:38 about who he is—the King of all things;

  2. Mark 9:1 – 16:20 on the purpose of his coming—death on the cross.