Mark 5

Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Man

1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. Parallel theme: Mark 4:35

2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers., Spirit: Mark 1:23, 5:8, Luke 9:42. Parallel theme: Isaiah 65:4

3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: Parallel theme: Isaiah 65:4, Luke 8:29

4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 18:28, John 8:44

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, Parallel theme: Psalms 66:3, 72:9, Luke 4:41, Acts 16:17, James 2:19

7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not. References Jesus: Matthew 8:29, 26:63, Luke 8:28, Acts 19:13. References God: Mark 3:11, Matthew 4:3, Acts 16:17, 2 Peter 2:4. Parallel theme: Jude 1:6, Revelation 12:12 +5

8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers.. Spirit: Acts 16:18. Parallel theme: Mark 1:25

9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many. Parallel theme: Mark 5:15, Matthew 12:45, 26:53, Luke 8:30

10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country. Parallel theme: Mark 3:22

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. Evil: 1 Peter 5:8. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 2:11

13 And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea. Parallel theme: Job 2:6

14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. References Jesus: Luke 10:39. Evil: Mark 5:18, Luke 8:27. Parallel theme: Mark 5:9, 1 Samuel 16:4, 1 Chronicles 15:13, Job 13:11, Psalms 14:5, Colossians 1:13, 2 Timothy 1:7 +5

16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts. Parallel theme: Mark 1:24, 5:7, Matthew 8:34, Luke 5:8, 8:37, Acts 16:39

18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. Prayer: Mark 5:17

19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. Parallel theme: Psalms 66:16, John 4:29

20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. Parallel theme: Mark 7:31, Matthew 4:25

A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed

21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. Parallel theme: Matthew 9:1

22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, Parallel theme: Mark 5:33, 5:38, Matthew 2:11, Luke 5:8, 8:28, 13:14, Acts 13:15, 18:8, 18:17, Revelation 22:8 +5

23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live. Prayer: Acts 28:8. Parallel theme: Mark 7:32, 8:23, 16:18, Luke 4:38, 4:40, 13:13 +2

24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. Parallel theme: Mark 5:31

25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of bloodBlood: αἷμα (Haima). The Greek haima (αἷμα) denotes blood. Christ's blood 'cleanseth us from all sin' (1 John 1:7), securing 'eternal redemption' (Hebrews 9:12) through His once-for-all sacrifice. Believers have been 'purchased with his own blood' (Acts 20:28). twelve years, Parallel theme: Luke 13:11, Acts 4:22

26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, Parallel theme: Jeremiah 8:22

27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. Parallel theme: Mark 6:56, Matthew 14:36, Acts 5:15, 19:12

28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. Blood: Leviticus 20:18. Parallel theme: Mark 3:10, 5:34, Exodus 15:26, 1 Kings 8:37, Psalms 30:2, 103:3, 107:20, 147:3, Luke 7:21 +5

30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? References Jesus: Luke 8:46. Parallel theme: Luke 5:17, 6:19

31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? Parallel theme: Luke 8:45

32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truthTruth: ἀλήθεια (Aletheia). The Greek aletheia (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality..

34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1). hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. Faith: Mark 10:52, Matthew 9:2, 9:22, Luke 7:50, 8:48, 17:19, 18:42, Acts 14:9. Peace: 2 Kings 5:19. Parallel theme: Mark 5:29 +5

35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? Parallel theme: Mark 5:22, Luke 8:49, John 11:28, 11:39

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believeBelieve: πιστεύω (Pisteuo). The Greek pisteuo (πιστεύω) means to believe or trust—active reliance upon Christ. 'For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish' (John 3:16).. Faith: Mark 5:34, 9:23, 2 Chronicles 20:20, Matthew 17:20, Luke 8:50, John 11:40

37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James. References Peter: Mark 9:2, 14:33, Acts 9:40. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 13:1

38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth. Parallel theme: Daniel 12:2, Acts 20:10, 1 Corinthians 11:30, 1 Thessalonians 5:10

40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying. Parallel theme: 2 Kings 4:33, Nehemiah 2:19

41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. Parallel theme: Mark 1:31, 1:41, Genesis 1:3, Psalms 33:9, Romans 4:17, Philippians 3:21

42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. Parallel theme: Mark 1:27, 4:41, 6:51, 7:37

43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat. Parallel theme: Mark 1:43, 3:12, 7:36, Matthew 8:4, 9:30, 17:9, Luke 5:14, 8:56, John 5:41 +4