Mark 5:6
What does Mark 5:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 5:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 5:6 means
Despite his demonic control, the man runs toward Jesus and worships Him from afar. This action is remarkable, suggesting that even the demons recognize and fear Jesus' divine authority. Their running to worship, though an act of subservience, also precedes their desperate plea, indicating their awareness of Jesus' power and their impending judgment.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him;
KJV
King James Version · 1611But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when he saw Jesus from far off, he went quickly to him and gave him worship;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And, having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and bowed before him,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And seeing Jesus afar off, he ran and adored him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But seeing Jesus from afar off, he ran and did him homage,
Context
This marks the turning point in the initial encounter. After detailing the man's dire state, this verse shows his (or the demons') immediate recognition of Jesus' power. It initiates the direct confrontation between Jesus and the legion of demons, setting the stage for their dramatic expulsion.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 72:9
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; And his enemies shall lick the dust.
- Psalms 66:3
Say unto God, How terrible are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.
- Acts 16:17
The same following after Paul and us cried out, saying, These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim unto you the way of salvation.
- James 2:19
Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well: the demons also believe, and shudder.
- Luke 4:41
And demons also came out from many, crying out, and saying, Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them, he suffered them not to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ.
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