| Jesus Christ |
Proclaimed as the Son of God and central figure of the Gospel. |
Mark 1:1 |
| John the Baptist |
Prophet who baptized Jesus and prepared His way. |
Mark 1:4 |
| Herod Antipas |
Tetrarch who beheaded John the Baptist. |
Mark 6:14 |
| Herodias |
Wife of Herod’s brother, opposed John the Baptist. |
Mark 6:17 |
| Philip (Herod’s brother) |
Herodias’s former husband. |
Mark 6:17 |
| James (son of Zebedee) |
One of Jesus’ earliest disciples. |
Mark 1:19 |
| John (son of Zebedee) |
Brother of James, close follower of Jesus. |
Mark 1:19 |
| Peter (Simon) |
Fisherman called to be a disciple. |
Mark 1:16 |
| Andrew |
Brother of Peter, also a disciple. |
Mark 1:16 |
| Philip |
One of the twelve apostles. |
Mark 3:18 |
| Bartholomew |
Apostle traditionally identified with Nathanael. |
Mark 3:18 |
| Matthew |
Apostle and former tax collector. |
Mark 3:18 |
| Thomas |
Apostle known for doubting the resurrection. |
Mark 3:18 |
| James (son of Alphaeus) |
Apostle distinct from James son of Zebedee. |
Mark 3:18 |
| Thaddaeus |
Also known as Judas son of James. |
Mark 3:18 |
| Simon the Zealot |
Zealous apostle. |
Mark 3:18 |
| Judas Iscariot |
Betrayed Jesus to the authorities. |
Mark 3:19 |
| Bartimaeus |
Blind beggar healed by Jesus. |
Mark 10:46 |
| Simon of Cyrene |
Carried Jesus’ cross. |
Mark 15:21 |
| Alexander |
Son of Simon of Cyrene. |
Mark 15:21 |
| Rufus |
Son of Simon of Cyrene. |
Mark 15:21 |
| Mary Magdalene |
Follower of Jesus, present at the crucifixion and resurrection. |
Mark 15:40 |
| Mary (mother of James & Joses) |
Witness to the crucifixion. |
Mark 15:40 |
| Salome |
Woman disciple who witnessed the crucifixion. |
Mark 15:40 |
| Joseph of Arimathea |
Requested Jesus’ body for burial. |
Mark 15:43 |
| Pontius Pilate |
Roman governor who presided over Jesus’ trial. |
Mark 15:1 |
