On the other hand, Mark had been associated with the Christian congregation since its inception ​ — longer, in fact, than Paul himself.
ومن جهة اخرى ،‏ كان مرقس يعاشر الجماعة المسيحية منذ بدايتها —‏ حتى قبل بولس نفسه بوقت طويل .‏