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Mark 5

Mark 5:6

The Demons and the Pigs · Mark 5:1–20
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Translations

Modern
When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.
Traditional
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
Literal
And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.
Latin
Videns autem Jesum a longe, cucurrit, et adoravit eum:

Original

Greek
English
When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.

Notes

Mark 5:6–8

  • Despite the man's terrible condition, the arrival of Jesus gave him hope. He ran and knelt before Jesus, asking for help.

  • Son of the Most High God: Evil spirits know who Jesus really is (1:24, 34; 3:11).

  • There was no struggle. Jesus was in control, and the unclean spirit obeyed him. Torture is the final judgment awaiting unclean spirits (Matthew 8:29; Luke 8:31).

Mark 5:1–20

Jesus and the disciples reached the other side of the lake, finishing the journey started in 4:35. As in 1:21–28 and 3:11, the demons recognized that Jesus was the Son of the Most High God (1:34). For the first time in the Gospel of Mark, a Gentile was healed by Jesus (see study note on 5:10–13; compare 7:24–30).

Mark 4:35–5:43

The three miracle stories in this section are connected by:

  • a shared location (the Sea of Galilee),

  • the presence of the disciples,

  • the use of a boat, and

  • a common theme, "Who is this" (4:41).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 8:28–34 Luke 8:26–39

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing Mark, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Demons: Two Men of the Gergesenes (Gadarenes, Gerasenes) Gadarenes: Jesus Visits and Works Miracles Among, but is Rejected Jesus, the Christ: Miracle of the Swine (In Gadara) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of The Demoniacs in Gadara (Gerasa) Healed Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Throws Demons out of Two Men of Gadara (Gerasa)