Only this Gospel of Mark begins with such a bold declaration, which could have resulted in death for its author.
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<center><small>''John the Baptist prepares the way.<br/>Jesus calls Peter and others.<br/>26 A.D.''</small></center>
<center><small>''John the Baptist prepares the way.<br/>Jesus calls Peter and others.<br/>26 A.D.''</small></center>
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'''1''' The beginning of the [[gospel]] of [[Jesus Christ]], the [[Son of God]];<ref>Only this [[Gospel of Mark]] begins with such a bold declaration, which could have resulted in death for its author.</ref>
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'''1''' The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
'''2''' As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
'''2''' As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.