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Themes in Mark 5

Mark 5:1 (show verse)

Then Jesus and His disciples [finally] arrived on the other side of the lake [i.e., the east side] in the district of Geresa [Note: Matt. 8:28 says 'Gadara.' Geresa and Gadara were two towns

Christ » Miracles of » Demoniacs of gadara
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniacs of gadara

Mark 5:2 (show verse)

When Jesus left the boat, immediately a man with an evil spirit came from the graveyard to meet Him.

Mark 5:3 (show verse)

This man had been living in the graveyard and no one had been able to keep him tied up, not even with a chain.

Mark 5:4 (show verse)

He had often been bound with ropes and chains but had broken the chains off and torn the ropes to pieces. And no one had enough strength to subdue him.

Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Fetters » General references to
Fetters » Used for securing prisoners
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)

Mark 5:5 (show verse)

And night and day, in the graveyard and in the mountains, he was always shouting out and cutting himself with [sharp] rocks.

Body » Mutilation of
Character transformed » The restless demoniac
Conversion » Characters transformed by » The restless demoniac
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Mutilation » Of the body, general references to
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The restless demoniac becomes a quiet disciple

Mark 5:6 (show verse)

When he saw Jesus from far away he ran to Him and worshiped Him.

Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Attractive
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)

Mark 5:7 (show verse)

And shouting with a loud voice, he said, "What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, in God's name, do not torture me."

Demons » Testify to the divinity of jesus
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Discernment » Satanic
Divinity » Acknowledged » By demons
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Satanic » Discernment

Mark 5:8 (show verse)

For Jesus was saying to [the evil spirit in] him, "Come out of this man, you evil spirit."

Then He asked [the evil spirit], "What is your name?" And he answered Him, "My name is 'Legion,' [Note: This word means a number consisting of between 5,000 and 6,000], for there are many of us [i.e., evil spirits]."

Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Legion » Of devils
Legion » Demons
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)

Mark 5:10 (show verse)

Then the spirits begged Jesus earnestly not to send them away out of the region.

Mark 5:11 (show verse)

On the side of a [nearby] mountain, a large herd of [wild] hogs was grazing.

Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the

Mark 5:12 (show verse)

miles apart in the same region east of Lake Galilee].

Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the

Mark 5:13 (show verse)

And He gave them permission to do it. So, the evil spirits went out of the man's body and entered the bodies of the [wild] hogs. The herd then rushed down the cliff into the lake. There were about two thousand that drowned in the lake.

Animals » Possessed of devils
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the

Mark 5:14 (show verse)

Those who had been feeding them ran and told what all occurred in the town and around the countryside and [so] people came to find out what had happened.

Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Swine » Jesus sends demons into the

Mark 5:15 (show verse)

And when people came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been dominated by 5,000 to 6,000 evil spirits sitting down with his clothes on and perfectly sane, and they were afraid.

Character transformed » Becomes a quiet disciple
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Becomes a quiet disciple
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Diseases » Mentioned in scripture » Demoniacal possession
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Legion » Demons
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Sanity
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » The restless demoniac becomes a quiet disciple
religious Testimony » Encouraged examples of » Living witnesses
Witnessing to the truth » Living witnesses

Mark 5:16 (show verse)

Those who saw this told the people what had happened to the man dominated by the evil spirits and about the [wild] hogs.

Mark 5:17 (show verse)

So, they began begging Jesus to leave that region.

Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Misused privileges » By the gadarenes
Privileges » Misused » By the gadarenes

Mark 5:18 (show verse)

As He entered the boat the man who had been dominated by evil spirits begged for permission to be allowed to go with Him.

Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » A man from gadara (gerasa) out of whom jesus cast an evil spirit
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » In the home

Mark 5:19 (show verse)

But Jesus would not allow him, saying to the man, "Go home to your friends [and family?] and tell them about the great things the Lord has done for you and how He had pity on you."

Aim in life » Mission, life's » The healed demoniac sent with a message to his own home
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Duties » Of citizens » Of the home
Experience (knowledge experimental) » Prepares men for the duties of life » Prepared the demoniac to witness
Gadarenes » Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Things
Home » General references to
Home » Heavenly » Duties
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Knowledge » Prepares men for the duties of life » Prepared the demoniac to witness
experimental Knowledge » Prepares men for the duties of life » Prepared the demoniac to witness
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Mission » Life's » The healed demoniac sent with a message to his own home
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » In the home
Wonderful » Works of God » Spoken of as great things
Works of God » Spoken of as great things

Mark 5:20 (show verse)

But the man went away and began telling people throughout Decapolis about all of the great things Jesus had done for him. [Note: "Decapolis" means "ten cities" and was a region located east of the Jordan River].

Decapolis » Ten cities situated in one district on the east of the sea of galilee
Demons » Two men of the gergesenes (gadarenes, gerasenes)
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » The demoniacs in gadara (gerasa) healed
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Throws demons out of two men of gadara (gerasa)
Missionaries » Exemplified » Restored demoniac

Mark 5:21 (show verse)

When Jesus had crossed over again in a boat to the other side [i.e., to the northwest shore of the lake, probably in the vicinity of Capernaum], a large crowd gathered around Him along the shore of the lake.

Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Attractive
Jesus Christ » History of » Miracle of the swine (in gadara)
Jesus Christ » History of » Returns to capernaum

Mark 5:22 (show verse)

About then a man named Jairus, one of the officials of the synagogue, came to Jesus and, upon seeing Him, fell to the ground at His feet.

At his feet » Persons found at Christ's feet » An afflicted father
Awe » For the aged » For Christ
Christ » Reproves » Reverence for
Christ » Feet, at his » An afflicted father
Feet » People found at Christ's » An afflicted father
Feet » Respect exhibited by falling at
Humility » At Christ's feet » An afflicted father
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Reverence » For Christ
Salutations » By bowing
Synagogues » Governed by » Ordinary rulers

Mark 5:23 (show verse)

He begged Him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter is about to die; [please] come and place your hands on her so she may be healed and live."

At his feet » Persons found at Christ's feet » An afflicted father
Christ » Feet, at his » An afflicted father
Family » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Fathers » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Feet » People found at Christ's » An afflicted father
Home » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Humility » At Christ's feet » An afflicted father
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Love » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Love » Paternal » Jairus
Love » Fathers » Jairus
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Parents » Should pray for their children » When in sickness
Parents » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus
Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Jairus
Paternal love » Examples of fathers' love » Jairus

Mark 5:24 (show verse)

So, Jesus went along with the man, and was being thronged by a large crowd that followed Him.

Christ » Sufferings of » Thronged
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Popularity of Christ » The crowds press upon him

Mark 5:25 (show verse)

Then a woman, who had been bleeding for twelve years, came to Him.

Christ » Miracles of » Issue of blood
Diseases » Other diseases mentioned » Chronic
Hemorrhage » A woman suffers for twelve years
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Man » Extremity of examples of » The sick woman
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood
Miracles » Of Christ » Issue of blood
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The sick woman

Mark 5:26 (show verse)

She had suffered much at the hands of many doctors [i.e., through treatments and medication that only increased her discomfort] and had spent all her money [on medical bills] and yet got worse instead of better.

Disease » Instances of » Physicians employed for
Diseases » Art of curing, defective
Hemorrhage » A woman suffers for twelve years
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Man » Extremity of examples of » The sick woman
Man's » Examples of » The sick woman
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood
Sciences » Medicine
human Weakness » Man's extremity, of weakness, becomes God's opportunity to help, » The sick woman

Mark 5:27 (show verse)

She had heard what Jesus was doing so came from the crowd behind Jesus and touched His robe.

Hemorrhage » A woman suffers for twelve years
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood

Mark 5:28 (show verse)

For she had told herself, "If only I can touch his clothing, I will be healed."

Christ » Faith in, great » The afflicted woman
Faith » Great, example of » The afflicted woman
Great » Faith, examples of » The afflicted woman
Hemorrhage » A woman suffers for twelve years
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood

Mark 5:29 (show verse)

And immediately her flow of blood stopped and she felt healed in her body from the affliction.

Hemorrhage » A woman suffers for twelve years
Immediate » Cures
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood

Mark 5:30 (show verse)

Just then Jesus perceived in Himself that [healing] power had gone out from Him so turned to the crowd and asked, "Who touched my clothing?"

Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood

Mark 5:31 (show verse)

And His disciples said to Him, "You see the large crowd thronging you and yet you ask 'Who touched me'?"

Mark 5:32 (show verse)

Then He looked around to see who had done this [i.e., touched Him and received healing].

Mark 5:33 (show verse)

But the woman became afraid and trembled with fear, for she knew what had happened to her [i.e., the healing], so she came and fell down in front of Jesus and told Him the whole truth.

Fear » Slavish, of wicked » Needless
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood
Trouble » Trouble, borrowing » Borrowing

Mark 5:34 (show verse)

And He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be [i.e., remain] healed from your affliction."

Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Honoured by Christ and the apostles
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals the woman with the issue of blood
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Cures the woman with the issue of blood
Wholeness » What makes you whole

Mark 5:35 (show verse)

While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the synagogue official's house and said [to the official], "Your daughter is dead; why are you bothering the Teacher any more?"

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Unbelieving friends
Hindrances » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Unbelieving friends
Hindrances » Test believers » Unbelieving friends
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Trouble » Borrowing

Mark 5:36 (show verse)

But Jesus disregarded what the person said and told the official, "Do not be afraid; just believe [i.e., in my power to restore your daughter]."

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Comforts
Comfort » Christ's words a source of
God's Promises » Of comfort » Christ's words a source of
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Trouble » Borrowing

Mark 5:37 (show verse)

He did not allow anyone to follow Him [i.e., to the official's house] except Peter, James and his brother John.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
of the disciples Inner circle » At the maid's bedside
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » At the raising of the daughter of jairus
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
John » The apostle » Is present when jesus performs the following miracles » The raising of the daughter of jairus
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Peter » Present » At the healing of jairus' daughter

Mark 5:38 (show verse)

And when they arrived at the synagogue official's house He saw a commotion there, with many people crying and wailing loudly.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
The Dead » Mourning for, often » Loud and clamorous
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead

Mark 5:39 (show verse)

And when He entered [the house] He said to them, "Why are you making such a commotion and crying? The child is not [really] dead, but only sleeping."

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
death » Compared to as sleep
Dying » Compared to as sleep
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Man » Mortality of » Compared to as sleep
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Sleep » A symbol of death
Woman » Young » Called » Damsels

Mark 5:40 (show verse)

They laughed at Him scornfully. But after having all the people wait outside He took the child's father and mother, along with those who came with Him [i.e., Peter, James and John] and went in to where the [dead] child lay.

Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Seclusion » Sought by those about to perform miracles » By Christ, in raising jairus' daughter

Mark 5:41 (show verse)

And taking the child by the hand He said to her, "Talitha cumi," which means "Little girl," (I tell you), "get up."

Mark 5:42 (show verse)

And immediately the little girl arose and walked, for she was twelve years old. [Upon seeing this] the people were completely amazed.

Body » Resurrection of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
Children » Death of, as a judgment upon parents » Miracles in behalf of » By jesus
Christ » Miracles of » Raising of jairus' daughter
Immediate » Cures
Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Miracles » Of Christ » Raising of jairus' daughter
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
Resurrections » Resurrections, examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion

Mark 5:43 (show verse)

But He strictly ordered them not to tell anyone about this; then He told them to give the girl something to eat.

Jairus » Daughter of, restored to life
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Raises jairus' daughter
Jesus Christ » History of » Raises to life the daughter of jairus, and heals the woman who has the issue of blood (at capernaum)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Raises the daughter of jairus from the dead
Prudence » Instances of » Of jesus
Silence » Of Christ » Silence encouraged, upon the disciples by Christ