God has given the world a treasure with the gospel of Mark! Mark unveils the Lord Jesus as the true Servant of God—holy, harmless, and merciful! As God’s Servant, we find Jesus healing, teaching, and working wonders throughout this beautiful gospel. Mark records nearly three times as many miracles as parables. As the briefest of the four gospels, you’ll enjoy reading of Jesus’ supreme power over both the invisible and visible worlds. He is Master over creation, man, and the devil, for he is the perfect Servant who came to do the Father’s will. Mercy triumphs in every page of Mark’s gospel. You will fall in love with this splendid Man, Jesus Christ, as you read the inspired account of his life. Now is the time to become a fervent follower of the Servant of the Lord! "Then Jesus said to her, “Daughter, because you dared to believe, your faith has healed you. Go with peace in your heart, and be free from your suffering!” —Mark 5:34
Aside from the lesson of the Caeserian coin, nothing really stands out from other English translations of Mark. TPT of John, by comparison, is quite an exemplary achievement (though it is hard to diminish such an enigmatic text).
This translation brings up the heart of Jesus in the book of Mark in an amazing way. I appreciate the author’s insight into the scriptures from the Aramaic texts!