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Mark 5:10

What does Mark 5:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 5:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 5:10 means

The demons, displaying a desperate fear of banishment, implore Jesus not to send them out of that specific region. This suggests they found a more suitable or permitted dwelling there, highlighting their preference for familiar territory and their fear of being sent into the abyss or a place of greater torment. This plea underscores Jesus' absolute authority over their movement and ultimate destiny.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he made strong prayers to him not to send them away out of the country.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he was calling on him much, that he may not send them out of the region.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he besought him much, that he would not drive him away out of the country.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

Context

After revealing their name and number, the demons express their fear of being dislodged from their current location. This plea sets up the next crucial interaction, as Jesus' decision regarding their request will demonstrate His sovereign control over their very existence and destination.

v.9And he asked him, What is thy name? And he saith unto him, My name is Legion; for we are many.

v.10This passage

v.11Now there was there on the mountain side a great herd of swine feeding.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 3:22

    And the scribes that came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and, By the prince of the demons casteth he out the demons.

  • Mark 5:13

    And he gave them leave. And the unclean spirits came out, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the sea, in number about two thousand; and they were drowned in the sea.

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