Mark 1:1

King James Version (KJV)

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Translations

Mark 1:1 - Amplified Bible

THE BEGINNING [of the facts] of the good news (the Gospel) of Jesus Christ, {the Son of God.}

Mark 1:1 - American Standard Version

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 1:1 - Bible in Basic English

The first words of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 1:1 - Darby Bible

Beginning of the glad tidings of Jesus Christ, Son of God;

Mark 1:1 - English Standard Version

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 1:1 - King James Version

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Mark 1:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Principio del evangelio de Jesucristo, Hijo de Dios.

Mark 1:1 - The Message

The good news of Jesus Christ—the Message!—begins here, following to the letter the scroll of the prophet Isaiah.

   Watch closely: I’m sending my preacher ahead of you;
   He’ll make the road smooth for you.
   Thunder in the desert!
   Prepare for God’s arrival!
   Make the road smooth and straight!

Mark 1:1 - New American Standard Bible

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 1:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Principio del evangelio (de las buenas nuevas) de Jesucristo (Jesùs (Heb el Señor salva)) el Mesìas (Gr Cristo; i.e. el ungido), Hijo de Dios.

Mark 1:1 - World English Bible

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Mark 1:1 - Young's Living Translation

A beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, Son of God.

Mark 1:1 - Additional Comments

Most Bible scholars agree that Mark was the first gospel written, and likely served as a resource in the writing of Matthew and Luke. It started a new genre of writing - it was not a biography of Jesus, but a presentation of His life for theological purposes.
This gospel is written accurately but not necessarily in chronological order - they are principally things John Mark received from Peter, things that Peter remembered about Jesus' life and ministry.
Christian tradition has the author as John Mark, whose mother Mary made her home available as a meeting place for early Christians in Jerusalem (Acts 12:12). Mark assisted Paul and Barnabas during Paul's first missionary journey (Acts 13:4-13). At Perga, Mark let the group and went back to Jerusalem (Acts 13:13). During Paul's last imprisonment in Rome, Paul asked Timothy to bring Mark with him, which Timothy eventually did (2 Tim 4:11). Mark was likely with Peter in Rome in the early 60's, which is likely where and when this book was written. It likely was directed to the Gentile Christians living in Rome.
Mark wanted to focus on the redemptive act of Jesus sacrifice, so 38% of the book is the final week, and 20% is the crucifixion. Also Mark wanted to present the meaning of discipleship - what following Jesus entailed.
Jesus being the Son of God is the foundation for the book, the purpose for the book.

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