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“Unless a man gives himself entirely to the Cross, in a spirit of humility and self-abasement; unless he casts himself down to be trampled underfoot by all and despised, accepting injustice, contempt and mockery; unless he undergoes all these things with joy for the sake of the Lord, not claiming any kind of human reward whatsoever - glory or honor or earthly pleasures - he cannot become a true Christian.”

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Mark the Evangelist
Mark the Evangelist

Mark the Evangelist, born in 1 AD and died on April 26, 68 AD, was an ancient Christian missionary and author. He is the author of the Gospel of Mark, one of the four Gospels in the New Testament, and is considered one of the pioneers of early Christianity. Mark's life and writings had a profound impact on the spread of Christianity. more

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