Mark 5:16
What does Mark 5:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 5:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 5:16 means
Those who had witnessed the entire event—the exorcism and the destruction of the swine—recounted the details to the newly arrived curious crowd. Their testimony was crucial in explaining the astonishing transformation of the man and the inexplicable loss of the herd, informing the community about the full scope of Jesus' power and the demons' destructive nature.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they that saw it declared unto them how it befell him that was possessed with demons, and concerning the swine.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they that saw it declared unto them how it befell him that was possessed with demons, and concerning the swine.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And those who had seen it gave them an account of what had been done to him who had the evil spirits, and of the fate of the pigs.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and those having seen <FI>it<Fi> , declared to them how it had come to pass to the demoniac, and about the swine;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they that had seen it, told them, in what manner he had been dealt with who had the devil; and concerning the swine.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they that had seen [it] related to them how it had happened to the [man] possessed by demons, and concerning the swine.
Context
This verse emphasizes the importance of eyewitness accounts in spreading the news of Jesus' miracle. The explanation of the events ensures that the community fully understands the profound display of power, leading directly into their next response to Jesus' presence among them.
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