Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon

Mark 5

1 Then a they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the 1 Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an b unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind 2 him, not even with chains, 4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains. And the chains had been pulled apart by him, and the shackles broken in pieces; neither could anyone tame him. 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs, crying out and cutting himself with stones. 6 When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him. 7 And he cried out with a loud voice and said, "What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I c implore 3 You by God that You do not torment me." 8 For He said to him, d "Come out of the man, unclean spirit!" 9 Then He asked him, "What is your name?" And he answered, saying, "My name is Legion; for we are many." 10 Also he begged Him earnestly that He would not send them out of the country. 11 Now a large herd of e swine was feeding there near the mountains. 12 So all the demons begged Him, saying, "Send us to the swine, that we may enter them." 13 And 4 at once Jesus gave them permission. Then the unclean spirits went out and entered the swine (there were about two thousand); and the herd ran violently down the steep place into the sea, and drowned in the sea.

14 So those who fed the swine fled, and they told it in the city and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that had happened. 15 Then they came to Jesus, and saw the one who had been f demon-possessed and had the legion, g sitting and h clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. 16 And those who saw it told them how it happened to him who had been demon-possessed, and about the swine. 17 Then i they began to plead with Him to depart from their region. 18 And when He got into the boat, j he who had been demon-possessed begged Him that he might be with Him. 19 However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, "Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you." 20 And he departed and began to k proclaim in 5 Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all l marveled.

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 8:28 - 34
    When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way.
    Luke 8:26 - 37
    Then they sailed to the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.
  2. Cross References
    Mark 1:23
    Now there was a man in their synagogue with an unclean spirit. And he cried out.
    Mark 7:25
    For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet.
    Revelation 16:13
    And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouth of the dragon, out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
    Revelation 16:14
    For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.
  3. Cross References
    Matthew 26:63
    But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest answered and said to Him, "I put You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God!
    Mark 1:24
    Saying, "Let us alone! What have we to do with You, Jesus of Nazareth? Did You come to destroy us? I know who You are - the Holy One of God!
    Acts 19:13
    Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.
  4. Cross References
    Mark 1:25
    But Jesus rebuked him, saying, "Be quiet, and come out of him!
    Mark 9:25
    When Jesus saw that the people came running together, He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it: "Deaf and dumb spirit, I command you, come out of him and enter him no more!
    Acts 16:18
    And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And he came out that very hour.
  5. Cross References
    Leviticus 11:7
    And the swine, though it divides the hoof, having cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud, is unclean to you.
    Leviticus 11:8
    Their flesh you shall not eat, and their carcasses you shall not touch. They are unclean to you.
    Deuteronomy 14:8
    Also the swine is unclean for you, because it has cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud; you shall not eat their flesh or touch their dead carcasses.
    Luke 15:15
    Then he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country, and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.
    Luke 15:16
    And he would gladly have filled his stomach with the pods that the swine ate, and no one gave him anything.
  6. Cross References
    Matthew 4:24
    Then His fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments, and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics, and paralytics; and He healed them.
    Matthew 8:16
    When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.
    Mark 1:32
    At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed.
  7. Cross References
    Luke 10:39
    And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.
  8. Cross References
    Isaiah 61:10
    I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, My soul shall be joyful in my God; For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, As a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
  9. Cross References
    Matthew 8:34
    And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to depart from their region.
    Acts 16:39
    Then they came and pleaded with them and brought them out, and asked them to depart from the city.
  10. Cross References
    Luke 8:38
    Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying.
    Luke 8:39
    Return to your own house, and tell what great things God has done for you." And he went his way and proclaimed throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.
  11. Cross References
    Exodus 15:2
    The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father's God, and I will exalt Him.
    Psalms 66:16
    Come and hear, all you who fear God, And I will declare what He has done for my soul.
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 9:8
    Now when the multitudes saw it, they marveled a...
    Matthew 9:33
    And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke...
    John 5:20
    For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all...
    John 7:21
    Jesus answered and said to them, "I did one wor...
    Acts 3:12
    So when Peter saw it, he responded to the peopl...
    Acts 4:13
    Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and Joh...
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