📖 Mark — Chapter 5 (KJV)
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Mark 5:1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
Mark 5:2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man Rwith an unclean spirit,
Mark 5:3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
Mark 5:4 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 Rtame him.
Mark 5:5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, Rcrying, and cutting himself with stones.
Mark 5:6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, Rhe ran and worshipped him,
Mark 5:7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, RWhat have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
Mark 5:8 RFor he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
Mark 5:9 And he asked him, RWhat is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
Mark 5:10 And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.
Mark 5:11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great Rherd of swine feeding.
Mark 5:12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
Mark 5:13 And forthwith Jesus Rgave 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.
Mark 5:14 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.
Mark 5:15 And they come to Jesus, and see Rhim that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Mark 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.
Mark 5:17 RAnd they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.
Mark 5:18 And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil Rprayed him that he might be with him.
Mark 5:19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, RGo home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
Mark 5:20 And he departed, and began to publish in RDecapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.
Mark 5:21 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.
Mark 5:22 And, behold, Rthere cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,
Mark 5:23 And Rbesought 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.
Mark 5:24 And Jesus Rwent with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
Mark 5:25 And Ra certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
Mark 5:26 And Rhad suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
Mark 5:27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and Rtouched his garment.
Mark 5:28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
Mark 5:29 And Rstraightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
Mark 5:30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that Rvirtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
Mark 5:31 And his disciples said unto him, RThou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
Mark 5:32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
Mark 5:33 But Rthe woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
Mark 5:34 And he said unto her, RDaughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
Mark 5:35 While he yet spake, Rthere came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
Mark 5:36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, Ronly believe.
Mark 5:37 And Rhe suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.
Mark 5:38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, Rand seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.
Mark 5:39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is Rnot dead, but sleepeth.
Mark 5:40 And Rthey 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.
Mark 5:41 And he Rtook the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.
Mark 5:42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.
Mark 5:43 And Rhe charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 5:1–20 — A man is delivered and sent to tell of mercy
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus encounters a man tormented among the tombs and casts out the unclean spirits. The restored man wishes to accompany him but is sent home to tell what the Lord has done in compassion.
Key Truth: Remember received mercy and share it truthfully.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And they ____ over unto the other side of the sea, into the …” (Mark 5:1)
Find it in Mark 5:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Now there was there ____ unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.” (Mark 5:11)
Find it in Mark 5:11 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ , and began to publish in Decapolis how great things …” (Mark 5:20)
Find it in Mark 5:20 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 5:21–34 — A woman receives healing and a word of peace
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
While Jesus goes with Jairus, a woman with prolonged bleeding touches his garment in faith. Jesus calls her forward, hears her account, and speaks of faith, wholeness, and peace.
Key Truth: Do not mistake hidden suffering for a need unworthy of attention.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged …” (Mark 5:24)
Find it in Mark 5:24 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For she ____ , If I may touch but his clothes, I shall …” (Mark 5:28)
Find it in Mark 5:28 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he said unto her, ____ , thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, …” (Mark 5:34)
Find it in Mark 5:34 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 5:35–43 — Jairus’s daughter is raised despite despair
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
News of the girl’s death arrives, but Jesus tells Jairus to believe rather than fear. He enters with selected witnesses, raises the child, and instructs that she be given food.
Key Truth: Let trust and practical care accompany your response to need.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy ____ is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?” (Mark 5:35)
Find it in Mark 5:35 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when he was ____ in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, …” (Mark 5:39)
Find it in Mark 5:39 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he ____ them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded …” (Mark 5:43)
Find it in Mark 5:43 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Luke 8:48 — Luke also records Jesus’ word of peace to the healed woman.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What mercy could you describe honestly, and whose hidden suffering could you notice?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Mark 5:1–20 (A man is delivered and sent to tell of mercy) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Mark 5:21–34 (A woman receives healing and a word of peace) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Mark 5:35–43 (Jairus’s daughter is raised despite despair) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What form of witness is assigned to the delivered man?
5. How does Jesus direct the ruler's response to the report concerning his daughter?
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