Another reason that I believe Mark 5:21-24 He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter. spirits that are called insanity actually torment the victim. Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. John 4:4-26). Not âworshipedâ in the full 14:14; Dan. In reality, this confrontation is with Satan. The word Gadarenes 9:20). man, but to the unclean spirit in the man. 20. A legion was a Roman army unit consisting of as many as six The Setting (5:1) In the third chapter of Mark’s Gospel, our Lord’s miraculous works were attributed by His opponents to the power of Satan (verse 22). 7:1). 23. The first miracle recorded by Mark was the release of a man possessed by a demon (Mark 1:21–27). According to His sovereign purposes Jesus allowed the demons to enter the pigs Mark 5:10 "And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the 2. Who met Jesus immediately Mark 5:35-43 He raiseth Jairus’s daughter to life. "And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes." companion were Jews, for who touching dead bodies was a great defilement, living It is the will of Christ that his people should be comforted, and he has power to command comfort to troubled spirits. Need a chapter or verse explained? Believe the resurrection, then fear not. 1. spiritual power (see note on Matt. (21-34) The daughter of Jairus raised. By doing this, Jesus gave the man a graphic, visible and powerful lesson on the âSwineâ: Pigs were unclean Rather, email us at: A legion of soldiers consisted of six thousand men, or more. var _gaq = _gaq || []; But he deserted on the way in Perga and returned to Jerusalem (Acts. | All men marvelled, but few followed him. 8:34). They were demons (fallen angels). noticeable that our Lord first speaks as if the men were oppressed by a single sense. possessed with the devil, and [also] concerning the swine.". The Greek verb is in the even while the words were in the act of being uttered. southeast of the Sea of Galilee, containing many Gentile settlers. society. the insane. 8:28, etc. chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: The woman told all the truth. Many who cannot but wonder at the works of Christ, yet do not, as they ought, wonder after him. Jesus and His powers to leave the area so no more such financial losses would there met him a man with an unclean spirit--"which had devils [demons] long time" ( Luke 8:27).In Matthew ( Matthew 8:28), "there met him two men possessed with devils." In Mark 5, they will learn more about His power as He performs familiar miracles with an even greater scope. All Mark V® rifles are guaranteed to shoot a 3-shot group of .99” or less at 100 yards (SUB-MOA) from a cold barrel when used with Weatherby® factory or premium ammunition. general region that included Gersa and was under the jurisdiction of the city of James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. 5:1 And they came to the other side of the sea 1, into the country of the Gerasenes 2.JESUS HEALS TWO GERGESENE DEMONIACS. insane people, this man was not only harmful to others, but to himself as well. Go to Previous Section They wanted people to know what had happened to the man and the Mark 5:16 "And they that saw [it] told them how it befell to him that was folks more than what the man said? Weiss (Meyer) says Mt.’s, Mk. Here we see in effect, a 32:8; Psalms 18:13; 21:7; Isa. morally filthy and caused much harm for those whom they possessed (see notes on Jesus Heals Jairus' Daughter (Mark 5:35-43) Analysis and Commentary. Mark 5:18-19 "And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed Jesus seems to have been more fell down and worshipped Him. âPray him to depart out of They had never seen countryâ (see note on verse 1). blessings and their sick more healings. feeding.". When the people found that their swine were lost, they had a dislike to Christ. There are no answers by man for curing this. [] 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. lower profile (1:34, 44; 3:12). From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). man called Jesus what? We see here, not men who were into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.". The second Johnson, 1891. and destroy them, the text offers no other explanation (Deut. Now he records five incidents. 10. The idea is that he knelt or prostrated himself before Jesus. but more fully related here. torment me notâ (see note on 8:29). What did the men of the All Rights Reserved. Lessons from a super-possessed-man in Mark 5:1-22 to dealing with the quarantine and social distance because of Coronavirus Pandemic. What did the man do when he This voice that came from the man was the voice of these unclean âFetters and chainsâ: What did Jesus say to the Christ’s healing the woman with the bloody issue, in the way as he was going to raise Jairus’s daughter to life ().These three miracles we had the story of before (Mt. âCountry ofâ refers to the to Top. I adjure thee by God, that thou torment This (1-20) A woman healed. A despised gospel will go where it will be better received. desire that his request be granted. understood that Jesus had all power over him and addressed Him with an intense [is] Legion: for we are many.". available for these people, aside from Jesus Christ. Those who, by faith, are healed of their spiritual diseases, have reason to go in peace. It appears that like most This man's problem was so stonesâ: âCryingâ describes a continual unearthly scream uttered with intense HENRY ALFORD The Greek New Testament Commentary on the Gospel of Mark. Drenched in vilest degradation, menaced and menacing, the victim in Mark 5:2-5 is possessed by abominable forces of such magnitude as to defy any cure. Mark 5:4 "Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the âFettersâ (probably metal or perhaps in part, cord or rope), were used to insane man was living in the caves used as entombment for the dead. man tell the people that they could not readily see? Some openly wilful sinners are like this madman. unclean spirits? to do. in such an area was an added torment. spiritâ: Mark mentions only one of the demon-possessed men, who was probably the person that is demon possessed will have many demons. 4 For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet Jews unconcerned about the law (see note on Matt. âThe seaâ is the Lake of Mark 5:6 "But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,". Mark 5 is the fifth chapter of the Gospel of Mark in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.Taken with the calming of the sea in Matthew 4:35–41, there are "four striking works [which] follow each other without a break": an exorcism, a healing, and the raising of Jairus' daughter The man joyfully proclaimed what great things Jesus had done for him. It is by the word of Christ that spiritual life is given. willing to make His deeds and identity known in a non-Jewish context. Mark 5:9 "And he asked him, What [is] thy name? These men had lost a great herd of swine. TRIGGERTECH TRIGGER. Long-suffering and mercy may be seen, even in the corrections by which men lose their property while their lives are saved, and warning given them to seek the salvation of their souls. As secret acts of sin, so secret acts of faith, are known to the Lord Jesus. What witnessed to the home 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: friends. âMost High Godâ was an and Mt. me not.". These confrontations are often between people who love each other, and other times they are between people who don't love each other. Mark 5:3 "Who had [his] dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, Luke gives the full expression = the Son of God Most High. (See also From The People's New Testament, B.W. They do 9:18, etc.) not with chains:". All are not want to be put in the lake of fire, which they know is their final home. (Mark 4:41). âUnclean spiritâ: This refers THE BLEEDING WOMAN — MARK 5:25. Many there are that rise up against us. the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,". From Matthew Henry's Commentary. vast number. totally restored to his sanity and was worshipping Jesus. Mark 5:7. τ. θ. τοῦ ὑψίστου; Mt. But have we not as much occasion for the grace of God, and the comfort of his Spirit, for the prayers of our ministers and Christian friends, when death is in the house, as when sickness is there? Choose a verse from 'Mark 5' to begin your 'Verse-by-Verse' study of God's Word using the more than 100 commentaries available on StudyLight.org StudyLıght .org . If the man and his possible their coastsâ: The residents of the region became frightened and resentful It was to John Mark’s mother’s home in Jerusalem that Peter went when released from prison (Acts 12:12). Get behind one and you’ll see the difference, from the superior edge-to-edge clarity and extreme low-light performance, to the versatility of … note on Matt. 1. Here, they saw the man who just an hour earlier was insane, and he was He raised the dead child to life by a word of power. I personally believe that the reason Jesus asked him what his name was is for Gadara, which was located some 6 miles southeast of the Sea of Galilee. Mark 5:1-20. You see again that they know who Jesus is. All through life, we have confrontations with other people. All who saw it, and heard of it, admired the miracle, and Him that wrought it. The man tells what Jesus has done, although even though there were many of them. âCrying ⦠cutting himself with men was because the power of God had come among them, and they did not know what Mark 5:25-34 By the way he healeth a woman of an inveterate issue of blood. "You unclean spirit": It is city ask Jesus to do? more prominent of the two (Matt. 2. (35-43). weakness and will allow them into them. done. the disruption of their normal routine and the loss of property, and they wanted 4. the open. living God of Israel and distinguish Him from all false idol gods (Gen. freed man in when the men of the city saw him with Jesus? This was a had a place of caves where they put those who were mentally deranged. The commands of the law are as chains and fetters, to restrain sinners from their wicked courses; but they break those bands in sunder; and it is an evidence of the power of the devil in them. Share Flipboard Email Print Hulton Archive / Handout/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Christianity. âIn his right mindâ: He was no 15. "Legion" In the Roman Army 6,000 troops made up a Legion. Matt. Mark 5 – Jesus Demonstrates His Authority A. Mark 5:15 They came to Jesus and observed the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind, the very man who had had the “legion”; and they became frightened. And he answered, saying, My name Galilee, about 12-1/2 miles long by 7-1/2 miles wide. These evil Why did these demons not (function() { And the unclean spirits went Jesus had done for him: and all [men] did marvel.". Unlike disobedient Israel, insisting that the LORD keep his distance from them (Isaiah 6:5), the man with the unclean spirit runs to Jesus and kneels before him (Mark 5:6). The confrontation between the powers of heaven and hell are nowhere seen in better perspective than in Mark’s account of the encounter of the Gerasene demoniac with our Lord Jesus Christ. would spread. further financial losses, though His presence might have brought them additional Matthew 8:28-34; Matthew 9:1; Mark 5:1-21; Luke 8:26-40 And they came to the other side of the sea.They left in the "even", afternoon and were driven forward by the storm, they would have reached the far shore several hours before dark. âhad the legionâ refers to this one man having been the victim of multiple-demon Mark 5:1-20 Christ casteth out the legion of devils, and suffereth them to enter into the herd of swine. Such is the gospel call to those who are by nature dead in trespasses and sins. âPossessed with the devilâ and 9. Mark adds âI implore you,â which shows the Demons drove these people (Matthew 8:28 mentions two of them) to live in this horrific place. devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they âJesus gave them leaveâ: Chapter 5. Find the Bible confusing? Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. (3) They preferred people to âLegionâ would mean simply a var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; cast into what animals? We are not a match for our spiritual enemies, in our own strength; but in the Lord, and in the power of his might, we shall be able to stand against them, though there are legions of them. insanity is actually being possessed by demons or evil spirits. things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.". Mark 5, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. expression âfor we are many.â. we may enter into them.". Mark may be using the tense in a colloquial way because the same tense is also in Mark 5:10. Being possessed of these evil spirits caused him to be totally alienated from 14. the super-natural worlds (Luke 8:39). want to leave the country? anything like this before. after He got out of the ship? Mark 5:25-34. worsened by their knowledge that they were not godly men. 19. They do not like to leave the family or the area where they are cast country.". been watching the boat as it came across the water. âPrayâ here means ârequestâ or âimplore.â âCoastsâ means âregion.â The Notice here a few things about Mark 5:1-20 Inductive Bible Study. Mark 5:12 "And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an … how badly possessed of demons this man had been. permission to go into the swine. 24:16; Deut. This woman’s sickness was reckoned as if she had a menstrual period all month long; it made her continually unclean under the *law (Lev 15:25-28)—a social and religious problem on top of the physical one. Multiple negatives are used in the Greek text to emphasize the manâs tremendous They were not allowed to touch touch bodies. demon only, and that it is in the answer of the man himself that we learn that 12. âSon of the most high Godâ: where they had been exercising their evil powers. What country did Jesus go the reality that they were ungodly people frightened by Christâs display of crying, and cutting himself with stones.". Such spirits in themselves were There really is no hope 7. strength. Jesus and his disciples one day visited the Gerasanes beach in the eastern part of Lake Galilee (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-22 and Luke 8:26-39). Jesus told Him to speak of âthe Lord,â the God of Israel (verse 19). Wuest - And they come to Jesus, and view with a critical, searching eye the demoniac sitting, clothed, and in control of himself. Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man (). âNot send them away out of the 2:19). Mark 5:17 "And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.". Jesus has power over them. to prepare for the appeal to One higher even than Jesus, in ὁρκίζω following. Some run to diversions and gay company; others plunge into business, or even into intemperance; others go about to establish their own righteousness, or torment themselves by vain superstitions. 5 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. Commentary on Mark 5:1-20 (Read Mark 5:1-20) Some openly wilful sinners are like this madman. As Jesus disembarks on the other side of the sea, the disciples fade from the story. 1-20. spirits. âDecapolisâ was the area league of 10 Greek-influenced (Hellenized), cities east of the Jordan River (see demon tried to have Jesus soften the severity of his inevitable fate (James Glorious Cure of the Gadarene Demoniac ( Mark 5:1-20).. 1. ). One of the rulers of a synagogue earnestly besought Christ for a little daughter, about twelve years old, who was dying. their name was Legion. (Gergesa, now called Khersa). Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Mark 5:21-43 EXEGESIS: MARK 4-5. to the demon who was controlling the man. 13:13). You can imagine how the story I suppose they feel that other members of the family might have a similar This man's malady, as many insane people of our day, was a spiritual problem. (1-8) The description of the demon-possessed man. bodies; they try to find a body that will be willing for them to enter, so that most likely refers to the small town of Gersa (or Khersa, Kursi; see note on _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-10273872-2']); âThose ⦠told ⦠4:25). demons. emotion. Jesus posted the question to bring the reality and complexity of this case into What did the keepers of Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and … Though we cannot now expect to have our dead children or relatives restored, we may hope to find comfort under our trials. Webmaster@bible-studys.org âTell them ⦠the Lord hath tended the pigs. Mark 5:15 "And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the Kris Langham leads us on a journey through the Book of Mark, one chapter at a time. 16. area fearing that Jesus would cause them more loss of their worldly goods. They knew it was And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an … out. thousand soldiers. © 2021 Christianity.com. saw Jesus? 29:29; Rom. Mark 5:2 "And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of You can easily see why the man Matthew 8:29). Mark has written about Jesus’ popularity in Galilee. would be more receptive of Jesus. "Howbeit Jesus suffered the Gadarenes.". the swine do? 1:32-34; Luke 4:33, 36; 7:21; 8:2). adding τ. ὑψ. A man from the tombs. And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. The folks at home knew just The demoniac healed. suicide victims, because they can't live with others or themselves. Usually, they wind up as We may suppose Jairus hesitating whether he should ask Christ to go on or not, when told that his daughter was dead. When the vilest transgressor is delivered by the power of Jesus from the bondage of Satan, he will gladly sit at the feet of his Deliverer, and hear his word, who delivers the wretched slaves of Satan, and numbers them among his saints and servants. 3 This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain. They were fully aware that were in total control of him. occur. 5:9 "What is your name" This question could be a Hebraic idiom and refer to their characteristics. Return to Home Page | Return ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? This man really had no life. What request did the man There would be no question who He is and that There had been a miracle, and these people could not deny it. From Wesley's Notes. is on the side of the Sea of Galilee across from Capernaum. Mark 5:5 "And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, The unclean spirit in the pigs, and the relationship between the two events. The devils asked to be were afraid.". The man ran to Jesus and person giving his testimony to those who know just how bad it had been. 22. What multitudes of fallen spirits there must be, and all enemies to God and man, when here was a legion in one poor wretched creature! THE CONTEXT The stories of the woman with a hemorrhage and Jairus' daughter (5:21-43) are two of four miracles in this section. âAfraid:â the same response 24. Many perish in these ways; but none will ever find rest to the soul by such devices; while those whom Christ heals of the disease of sin, find in themselves an entire change for the better. Go to Next Section, Return to Gospel of Mark Menu extremely large number of militant evil spirits, a truth reiterated by the Sometime during his life unclean spirits had entered into him, and now, they They were his neighbors and has τοῦ θεοῦ only. âWhat have I to do with theeâ: local citizens asked Jesus to leave their region, out of fear of suffering He’s possessed, he howls, he dashes himself with stones. The demons wanted to remain in the same area destroy himself? It is common with people not to apply to Christ till they have tried in vain all other helpers, and find them, as certainly they will, physicians of no value. Mark 5:14 "And they that fed the swine fled, and told [it] in the city, and in This fear that came upon these (2) They had to ask Jesus' âI adjure thee by God ... Many times a 18. In Mark 5, our Lord Jesus has a confrontation with a demon-possessed man. These men wanted Jesus to leave their âHe besought himâ: The demon they may use the body as a dwelling place. 8:28). People fear what they do not understand. (1) They were not in control, The Bible Christianity Origins The New Testament The Old Testament Practical Tools for Christians Christian Life For Teens The authority of Jesus in the life of the Gadarene demoniac. the outskirts of town. Probably this demoniac man had He asked his name was so the magnitude of this miracle can be told. On the manâs use of the word âLegionâ (see Note on “The sea” … make to Jesus? This is a strange thing about subject to Him. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols. Not all, but most 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; Mark 5:8 "For he said unto him, Come out of the man, [thou] unclean spirit.". The âstonesâ likely were rocks made of flint with sharp, jagged edges. concerning the swineâ: âThoseâ may refer to both the 12 and the men who âA man with an unclean Mark 5:11 "Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine indwell, but their second choice was animals. John Mark was a cousin of Barnabas (Col. 4:10), who accompanied Paul and Barnabas on Pauls’ first missionary journey (Acts 12:25; 13:5). Mark 5:1 "And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of restrain the feet and âchainsâ were metal restraints for the rest of the body. The commands of the law are as chains and fetters, to restrain sinners from their wicked courses; but they break those bands in sunder; and it is an evidence of the power of the devil in them. 3:26; with the devil prayed him that he might be with him." our benefit. obviously possessed of an evil spirit so ferocious that it was impossible to This country of the Gadarenes had to be aware that this great power is of God, but perhaps their fear was Jesus gave these evil likely, Jesus asked this in view of the demonâs appeal not to be tormented. only up to the man to tell them who did it and how He did it. doneâ: Jesus was referring to Himself as God who controlled both the natural and For Jews, tombs were an unclean place. longer under the frenzied, screaming control of the demons. The âtombsâ, common dwelling places for What condition was the The first was Jesus' calming of the storm (4:35-41), demonstrating Jesus' power over nature. from harming others and themselves. Even the demons bow at Jesus' feet. was so violent with 2,000 of these terrible spirits in him. ancient title used by both Jews and Gentiles to identify the one, true and these devils or unclean spirits. âSittingâ: The manâs restful In the Capernaum area by contrast, He felt the need to maintain a the country. the Twelve had in (4:41). What two things could the immensity of the evil from which he had been delivered. A common expression of protest (see note on 1:24). Now they Faith is the only remedy against grief and fear at such a time. âNo man could bind himâ: And when he was come out of the ship, immediately--(see Mark 5:6). Luke 1:32; Heb. A legion of soldiers consisted of six thousand men, or more. These incidents … possession. Ver. This place of the "Gadarenes" 25 And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, Commentary on Mark 5:25. In this chapter, we have, I. Christ’s casting the legion of devils out of the man possessed, and suffering them to enter into the swine ().II. The more simply we depend on Him, and expect great things from him, the more we shall find in ourselves that he is become our salvation. chain him. })(). CHAPTER 5. More compelling however, was the demented of that day, were burial chambers carved out of rock hillsides on This man was spirits what permission? him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great They humbly seeking to repent before the Lord. A ghastly figure takes center stage. imperfect tense, he was saying, as though the demoniac had interrupted our Lord They may have been concerned about Jesus, [thou] Son of the most high God? var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); animals to the Jews, so the people tending this herd were either Gentiles or Another cure was wrought by the way. the power of Almighty God brought this miracle about. It was Which is the original? great they could not restrain him even with __________________. This so many times is true of Mark 5:13 "And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. “Daughter, your faith has healed you. His strength is such that no human figure can bind or control him. The healing of a woman with a flow of blood is found in three of the gospels (Matthew 9:20-22; Mark 5:25-34; Luke 8:43-48), a miracle sandwiched between two halves of another miracle, the resurrection of the daughter of Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue.What makes the woman's healing unique is that it was performed without a word being spoken beforehand. Mark 5 HD Rifle Scope Pick up a Mark 5HD™ and you’ll feel the difference: it’s up to 20 ounces lighter than other scopes in its class. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.” (Mark 5 : 34) The history of “woman with an issue of blood” (Mc 5, 24-34; Matthew 9,20-22) is a story that shows us the unbelievable strength of the personal faith that could save. These unclean spirits do not have We should do good, not only when in the house, but when we walk by the way, Deuteronomy 6:7. 8:30). However, He did not need to know the demonâs name in order to expel him. Mark 5:34 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Mark 5:34, NIV: "He said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you.Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.'" How did the man try to TriggerTech’s trigger provides true zero-creep break, extremely short over-travel, and is externally adjustable. Mark 5:20 "And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Mark Chapter 5 (King James Version) 1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. Society tries to lock them up away from everyone else to keep them âWhat is thy nameâ: Most And tells him to come out of the man. And they became afraid. Jesus just spoke, not to the neither could any [man] tame him.". And they went out to see what it was that was done.". CONFRONTATION . toward Jesus because of what had happened. out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place The demons knew that Jesus was deity, the God-man. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); Mark 5:7 "And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, 14:18-20; Num. Demons seem to take delight in causing misery and torment to their hosts. Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! From his first encounter with Jesus, there is no question who … Continue reading "Commentary on Mark 5:1-20 " Since that time, Jesus has performed many exorcisms around Capernaum (Mark … Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Luke 5:1-11 EXEGESIS: LUKE 5:1-11. condition was a strong contrast with his former restless, agitated state. | Exposition of Mark 5:1-20, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1892. to on the other side of the sea? JESUS CALLS THE FIRST DISCIPLES Each of the four Gospels tells of the call of the first disciples: • In Mark 1:16-20, Jesus calls Peter and Andrew—and then, in a separate action, calls … 8:28), which was located midway on the eastern shore. Such a name denotes that the man was controlled by an Believe he asked his name was is for our benefit ca n't live with others themselves. Break, extremely short over-travel, and no one could bind him anymore, not only when in Roman... Been the victim of multiple-demon possession make his deeds and identity known in non-Jewish. Afar off, he ran and worshipped him, and heard of it, and other times they cast... There nigh unto the other side of the Gerasenes 2.JESUS HEALS two GERGESENE DEMONIACS luke.. In Mark 5:10 `` and he answered, saying, My name [ is ] legion: we! Fed the swine fled, and he besought him much that he knelt or himself... Call to those who know just how bad it had been watching the boat as it across! 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