According to the traditional chapter arrangement, the Gospel of Mark contains 16 chapters.
Mark is the shortest of the four canonical Gospels by chapter count and is known for its fast-moving narrative. It begins with John the Baptist and Jesus’ baptism rather than with a genealogy or an infancy narrative. The Gospel emphasizes Jesus’ actions, healings, conflicts, suffering, death, and resurrection.
The ending of Mark has a well-known textual history. Many early manuscripts end at Mark 16:8, while the longer ending found in many later manuscripts continues through Mark 16:20. This manuscript issue does not change the traditional book’s chapter count, but it explains why readers may encounter notes about the ending in modern Bibles.