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and He was by the sea. <a href="/nasb_/mark/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and He stayed by the seashore. <a href="/nasb/mark/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. <a href="/nasb77/mark/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered about Him; and He stayed by the seashore. <a href="/lsb/mark/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. <a href="/amp/mark/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Jesus had again crossed over in the boat to the other side [of the sea], a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore. <a href="/csb/mark/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the sea. <a href="/hcsb/mark/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him while He was by the sea. <a href="/asv/mark/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat unto the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto him; and he was by the sea. <a href="/cev/mark/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Once again Jesus got into the boat and crossed Lake Galilee. Then as he stood on the shore, a large crowd gathered around him. <a href="/erv/mark/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when Jesus had crossed over again in the boat unto the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto him: and he was by the sea. <a href="/gwt/mark/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus again crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee in a boat. A large crowd gathered around him by the seashore. <a href="/gnt/mark/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus went back across to the other side of the lake. There at the lakeside a large crowd gathered around him. <a href="/isv/mark/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Jesus again had crossed to the other side in a boat, a large crowd gathered around him by the seashore. <a href="/msb/mark/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea. <a href="/net/mark/5.htm">NET Bible</a> When Jesus had crossed again in a boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he was by the sea. <a href="/nheb/mark/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And when Jesus had crossed back over in the boat to the other side, a large crowd was gathered to him; and he was by the sea. <a href="/wbt/mark/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Jesus had passed over again in a boat to the other side, much people gathered to him: and he was nigh to the sea. <a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast multitude came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake, <a href="/web/mark/5.htm">World English Bible</a> When Jesus had crossed back over in the boat to the other side, a great multitude was gathered to him; and he was by the sea. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus having passed over in the boat again to the other side, there was gathered a great multitude to Him, and He was near the sea, <a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus having passed over again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd was gathered to Him, and He was beside the sea. <a href="/ylt/mark/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having passed over in the boat again to the other side, there was gathered a great multitude to him, and he was near the sea, <a href="/slt/mark/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having passed over again in the ship on the other side, a great crowd was gathered together to him: and he was by the sea.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when Jesus had passed again in the ship over the strait, a great multitude assembled together unto him, and he was nigh unto the sea. <a href="/cpdv/mark/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when Jesus had crossed in the boat, over the strait again, a great crowd came together before him. And he was near the sea. <a href="/nabre/mark/5.htm">New American Bible</a> When Jesus had crossed again [in the boat] to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered around him; and he was by the sea.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> When Jesus crossed in the boat to the other side, large crowds again gathered around him, while he was by the sea. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And after Yeshua had crossed in the ship to the other side, great crowds were again assembled unto him while he was on the seaside.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when Jesus had again gone over in the ship to the opposite side, a great multitude came together to him; and he was near the sea. <a href="/godbey/mark/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus crossing over in the ship again to the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto Him; and He was by the sea. <a href="/haweis/mark/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when Jesus had passed over again in the vessel to the other side, a vast multitude came together unto him; and he was by the sea side. <a href="/mace/mark/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> When Jesus had repassed in the vessel to the other side, a crowd of people gathered about him, while he was nigh the sea. <a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When Jesus had re-crossed in the boat to the other side, a vast multitude came crowding to Him; and He was on the shore of the Lake, <a href="/worrell/mark/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, Jesus having crossed over in the boat again to the other side, a large multitude was gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. <a href="/worsley/mark/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when Jesus passed over again in the ship to the other side, a great multitude was gathered unto Him, nigh unto the sea. <a href="/parallel/mark/5-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1378" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">The Healing Touch of Jesus</a> 20So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed. 21<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/1276.htm" title="1276: diaperasantos (V-APA-GMS) -- To cross over, pass over. From dia and a derivative of the base of peran; to cross entirely.">had again crossed</a> <a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiō (N-DNS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4008.htm" title="4008: peran (Adv) -- Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across.">other side,</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polys (Adj-NMS) -- Much, many; often. ">a large</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/4863.htm" title="4863: synēchthē (V-AIP-3S) -- From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.">gathered</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">around</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">beside</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassan (N-AFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea.</a> 22A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Matthew 9:18-26</a> While Jesus was saying these things, a synagogue leader came and knelt before Him. “My daughter has just died,” he said. “But come and place Your hand on her, and she will live.” / So Jesus got up and went with him, along with His disciples. / Suddenly a woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His cloak. ... <a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Luke 8:40-56</a> When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him. / Just then a synagogue leader named Jairus came and fell at Jesus’ feet. He begged Him to come to his house, / because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him, ... <a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">Matthew 14:34-36</a> When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. / And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding region. People brought all the sick to Him / and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed. <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a> But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing. <a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a> A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. <a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a> Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. <a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7-8</a> So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing. <a href="/luke/5-1.htm">Luke 5:1</a> On one occasion, while Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret with the crowd pressing in on Him to hear the word of God, <a href="/john/4-45.htm">John 4:45</a> Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well. <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Matthew 15:29-31</a> Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. / Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them. / The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel. <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Luke 6:17-19</a> Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. / They had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases, and those troubled by unclean spirits were healed. / The entire crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all. <a href="/john/12-18.htm">John 12:18-19</a> That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign. / Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Matthew 8:1</a> When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Mark 6:53-56</a> When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat. / As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus / and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was. ... <a href="/luke/7-11.htm">Luke 7:11-17</a> Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain. His disciples went with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. / As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. / When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Jesus was passed over again by ship to the other side, much people gathered to him: and he was near to the sea.<a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Matthew 9:1</a> And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city.<a href="/luke/8-40.htm">Luke 8:40</a> And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/5-18.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/mark/4-36.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Crowding</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/mark/4-36.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/5-11.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/mark/2-14.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/mark/5-18.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/mark/5-11.htm">Side</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Vast</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/mark/5-24.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/5-31.htm">Crowding</a> <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/mark/5-24.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/6-47.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/mark/5-24.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/mark/6-47.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/mark/6-47.htm">Shore</a> <a href="/mark/5-31.htm">Side</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Vast</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 5</div>1. <a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,</a> 13. <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">they enter into the pigs.</a> 22. <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.</a> 25. <a href="/mark/5-25.htm">He heals the woman subject to bleeding,</a> 35. <a href="/mark/5-35.htm">and raises Jairus' daughter from death.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side This phrase indicates a recurring pattern in Jesus' ministry, where He frequently traveled across the Sea of Galilee. The "other side" refers to the western shore, likely near Capernaum, a central hub for His ministry. This movement highlights Jesus' intentional outreach to various communities, emphasizing His mission to reach both Jewish and Gentile populations. The Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake, was a significant geographical feature in the region, facilitating travel and trade. Jesus' use of a boat underscores His connection with the local fishermen, some of whom were His disciples.a large crowd gathered around Him The gathering of a large crowd reflects Jesus' growing popularity and the widespread interest in His teachings and miracles. This crowd likely consisted of people from various backgrounds, including Jews and possibly Gentiles, drawn by His reputation as a healer and teacher. The presence of such crowds often set the stage for significant teachings and miracles, demonstrating the public's hunger for spiritual truth and physical healing. This also foreshadows the challenges Jesus would face from religious leaders who felt threatened by His influence.beside the sea The setting "beside the sea" is significant as it often served as a natural amphitheater for Jesus' teachings, allowing His voice to carry over the water to the gathered crowds. The Sea of Galilee was a familiar and accessible location for many in the region, making it an ideal place for Jesus to reach a diverse audience. This setting also connects to various Old Testament prophecies and narratives where bodies of water play a crucial role, such as the parting of the Red Sea, symbolizing deliverance and divine intervention. The sea's proximity underscores the theme of Jesus as the Lord over creation, as seen in His calming of the storm and walking on water.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel of Mark, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches with authority. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a> A significant body of water in Jesus' ministry, where He often traveled and taught. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_large_crowd.htm">The Large Crowd</a> Represents the people who were drawn to Jesus, seeking healing, teaching, and miracles. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a> A means of transportation for Jesus and His disciples, symbolizing His movement and mission. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_other_side.htm">The Other Side</a> Refers to the region across the Sea of Galilee, indicating Jesus' outreach beyond Jewish territories.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_accessibility.htm">Jesus' Accessibility</a> Jesus made Himself available to the people, crossing boundaries to reach those in need. We should strive to be accessible and open to serving others in our communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_draw_of_jesus.htm">The Draw of Jesus</a> The large crowd signifies the magnetic pull of Jesus' presence and message. As believers, our lives should reflect Christ in such a way that others are drawn to Him through us. <a href="/topical/c/crossing_boundaries.htm">Crossing Boundaries</a> Jesus' movement across the sea symbolizes His mission to reach all people, not just the Jews. We are called to break down barriers and share the Gospel with everyone, regardless of background. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_gathering.htm">The Importance of Gathering</a> The crowd gathered around Jesus, eager to hear and see Him. We should prioritize gathering with other believers for worship, teaching, and encouragement. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The crowd's pursuit of Jesus demonstrates active faith. Our faith should propel us to seek Jesus earnestly and expectantly in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 5</a> <a href="/q/what's_palm_sunday's_significance.htm">What is the significance of Palm Sunday?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_triumphal_entry_important.htm">What is the significance of the Triumphal Entry?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_jairus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jairus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_aren't_these_miracles_corroborated.htm">Mark 5 (general): Why do these dramatic miracles go uncorroborated by other contemporary sources or historical records from that period?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - Jesus now crosses over the sea again, and apparently in the same boat, to the other side, the opposite shore, near to Capernaum. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13</a>) distinctly tells us that he had left Nazareth, and was now dwelling at Capernaum, thus fulfilling the ancient prophecy with regard to Zebulun and Nephthalim. The circumstances under which he quitted Nazareth are given by St. Luke (<a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Luke 4:16-31</a>). St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Matthew 9:1</a>) calls Capernaum his own city. Thus as Christ ennobled Bethlehem by his birth, Nazareth by his education, and Jerusalem By his death, so he honored Capernaum by making it his ordinary residence, and the focus, so to speak, of his preaching and miracles. When Jesus returned, a great multitude was gathered unto him; and he was by the sea. St. Luke says that the people welcomed him, for they were waiting for him. Again he placed himself by the sea, probably for the conveniences of addressing a multitude, and of relieving himself of the pressure, as before, by taking refuge in a boat. <a href="/commentaries/mark/5-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. had again crossed διαπεράσαντος (diaperasantos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1276.htm">Strong's 1276: </a> To cross over, pass over. From dia and a derivative of the base of peran; to cross entirely. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. boat πλοίῳ (ploiō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. other side, πέραν (peran) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4008.htm">Strong's 4008: </a> Over, on the other side, beyond. Apparently accusative case of an obsolete derivative of peiro; through, i.e. Across. a large πολὺς (polys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. gathered συνήχθη (synēchthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4863.htm">Strong's 4863: </a> From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. around ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Him αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. beside παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sea. θάλασσαν (thalassan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/5-21.htm">Mark 5:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 5:21 When Jesus had crossed back over (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/5-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 5:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 5:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/5-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 5:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 5:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>