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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/5.htm">New International Version</a> As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. <a href="/nlt/mark/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon possessed begged to go with him. <a href="/esv/mark/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. <a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by the demons begged to go with Him. <a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He having entered into the boat, the one having been possessed by demons was begging Him that he might be with Him. <a href="/kjv/mark/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. <a href="/nkjv/mark/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And when He got into the boat, he who had been demon-possessed begged Him that he might be with Him. <a href="/nasb_/mark/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And as He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was begging Him that he might accompany Him. <a href="/nasb/mark/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was imploring Him that he might accompany Him. <a href="/nasb77/mark/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was entreating Him that he might accompany Him. <a href="/lsb/mark/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was pleading with Him that he might accompany Him. <a href="/amp/mark/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As He was stepping into the boat, the [Gentile] man who had been demon-possessed was begging with Him [asking] that he might go with Him [as a disciple]. <a href="/csb/mark/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged him earnestly that he might remain with him. <a href="/hcsb/mark/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed kept begging Him to be with Him. <a href="/asv/mark/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as he was entering into the boat, he that had been possessed with demons besought him that he might be with him. <a href="/cev/mark/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Jesus was getting into the boat, the man begged to go with him. <a href="/erv/mark/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as he was entering into the boat, he that had been possessed with devils besought him that he might be with him. <a href="/gwt/mark/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As Jesus stepped into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged him, "Let me stay with you." <a href="/gnt/mark/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had had the demons begged him, "Let me go with you!" <a href="/isv/mark/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed kept begging him to let him go with him. <a href="/msb/mark/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by the demons begged to go with Him. <a href="/net/mark/5.htm">NET Bible</a> As he was getting into the boat the man who had been demon-possessed asked if he could go with him. <a href="/nheb/mark/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As he was entering into the boat, he who had been possessed by demons pleaded with him that he might be with him. <a href="/wbt/mark/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when he had come into the boat, he that had been possessed with the demon prayed him that he might be with him. <a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As He was embarking, the man who had been possessed asked permission to accompany Him. <a href="/web/mark/5.htm">World English Bible</a> As he was entering into the boat, he who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He having gone into the boat, the demoniac was calling on Him that he may be with Him, <a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He having entered into the boat, the one having been possessed by demons was begging Him that he might be with Him. <a href="/ylt/mark/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he having gone into the boat, the demoniac was calling on him that he may be with him, <a href="/slt/mark/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he having gone into the ship, he having been possessed with a demon besought him that he might be with him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he went up into the ship, he that had been troubled with the devil, began to beseech him that he might be with him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And as he was climbing into the boat, the man who had been troubled by the demons began to beg him, so that he might be with him. <a href="/nabre/mark/5.htm">New American Bible</a> As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed pleaded to remain with him. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> As he went up to the boat, the lunatic begged him to remain with him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And after he embarked the ship, he whom the evil spirits had possessed was requesting of him that he might remain with him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when he had entered the ship, he that had been possessed with the demons besought him that he might be with him. <a href="/godbey/mark/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He having come to the ship, the demonized man intreated Him that he should be with Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when he embarked on board the vessel, the demoniac besought him, that he might go with him. <a href="/mace/mark/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as he was embarking, the late demoniack desired, that he might be with Jesus. <a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As He was embarking, the man who had been possessed asked permission to accompany Him. <a href="/worrell/mark/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, as He was entering into the boat, he that had been a demoniac was beseeching Him, that he might be with Him. <a href="/worsley/mark/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as He went into the ship, the demoniac intreated Him that he might be with Him: <a href="/parallel/mark/5-18.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=1350" 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 Demons and the Pigs</a> …17And the people began to beg Jesus to leave their region. 18<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">As</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">He</a> <a href="/greek/1684.htm" title="1684: embainontos (V-PPA-GMS) -- To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach.">was getting</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.">into</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/4143.htm" title="4143: ploion (N-ANS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the man</a> <a href="/greek/1139.htm" title="1139: daimonistheis (V-APP-NMS) -- To be possessed, be under the power of an evil-spirit or demon. Middle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon.">who had been possessed by the demons</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parekalei (V-IIA-3S) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">begged</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ē (V-PSA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">go</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- 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> 19But Jesus would not allow him. “Go home to your own people,” He said, “and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you.”…<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="/luke/8-38.htm">Luke 8:38-39</a> The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying, / “Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Matthew 8:18-22</a> When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea. / And one of the scribes came to Him and said, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” / Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” ... <a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Luke 9:57-62</a> As they were walking along the road, someone said to Jesus, “I will follow You wherever You go.” / Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” / Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” ... <a href="/john/4-28.htm">John 4:28-30</a> Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, / “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” / So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus. <a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a> During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">2 Corinthians 5:14-15</a> For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. / And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. <a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14-15</a> How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” <a href="/isaiah/6-8.htm">Isaiah 6:8</a> Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” <a href="/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1-3</a> Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, / “Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.” / Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4-10</a> The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ... <a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10-13</a> “Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” ... <a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a> The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.prayed.<a href="/mark/5-7.htm">Mark 5:7,17</a> And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not… <a href="/psalms/116-12.htm">Psalm 116:12</a> What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?<a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Luke 8:38,39</a> Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/19-10.htm">Accompany</a> <a href="/mark/5-12.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/mark/5-12.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">Board</a> <a href="/mark/5-2.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Demon</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Demoniac</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Embarking</a> <a href="/mark/4-19.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/5-11.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/mark/5-11.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/18-26.htm">Imploring</a> <a href="/mark/5-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Permission</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/mark/5-2.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Spirits</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-37.htm">Accompany</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Begged</a> <a href="/mark/5-23.htm">Besought</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Board</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/mark/7-26.htm">Demon</a> <a href="/luke/8-36.htm">Demoniac</a> <a href="/luke/8-27.htm">Demon-Possessed</a> <a href="/mark/6-13.htm">Demons</a> <a href="/mark/6-23.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/mark/7-26.htm">Devil</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Embarking</a> <a href="/mark/5-39.htm">Entering</a> <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Imploring</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/11-6.htm">Permission</a> <a href="/mark/7-25.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/mark/14-32.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Spirits</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>As He was getting into the boat This phrase indicates a transition in the narrative, as Jesus prepares to leave the region of the Gerasenes. The setting is near the Sea of Galilee, a significant location in Jesus' ministry. The boat symbolizes both a literal and metaphorical vehicle for Jesus' mission, often used to cross boundaries and reach new audiences. This moment follows the dramatic exorcism of the demon-possessed man, showcasing Jesus' authority over evil spirits.the man who had been possessed by the demons This refers to the man previously tormented by a legion of demons, highlighting the transformative power of Jesus' intervention. The man's condition before meeting Jesus was dire, living among the tombs and unable to be restrained. His deliverance is a testament to Jesus' compassion and power, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/61.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a>, which speaks of setting captives free. The man's restoration to sanity and community reflects the holistic salvation Jesus offers.begged to go with Him The man's request to accompany Jesus underscores his gratitude and desire for discipleship. It reflects a common response to Jesus' miracles, where those healed or delivered wish to follow Him. This plea also highlights the personal relationship Jesus establishes with those He touches. However, Jesus often redirects such desires, as seen in the following verses, emphasizing the importance of witnessing to one's own community. This aligns with the Great Commission, where believers are called to share their testimony and the gospel with others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who has just performed a miraculous healing by casting out demons from a man in the region of the Gerasenes. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_man_who_had_been_demon-possessed.htm">The Man Who Had Been Demon-Possessed</a> Previously tormented by a legion of demons, this man is now healed and desires to follow Jesus as a disciple. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a> Represents the means by which Jesus and His disciples traveled across the Sea of Galilee, and from which Jesus is about to depart. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_region_of_the_gerasenes.htm">The Region of the Gerasenes</a> A Gentile area on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee where the event takes place. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are present with Jesus and are part of the broader account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/desire_to_follow_jesus.htm">Desire to Follow Jesus</a> The healed man's request to accompany Jesus reflects a natural response to experiencing Christ's transformative power. As believers, our desire should be to remain close to Jesus and follow His lead. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_witness.htm">The Call to Witness</a> Jesus' response to the man underscores the importance of sharing our personal testimonies. We are called to be witnesses of God's work in our lives, starting in our own communities. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_over_preference.htm">Obedience Over Preference</a> Sometimes, Jesus' plans for us differ from our desires. The man wanted to follow Jesus physically, but Jesus had a different mission for him. We must be willing to obey God's direction, even when it diverges from our own plans. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_as_a_testimony.htm">Transformation as a Testimony</a> The man's transformation from a life of torment to one of peace and purpose serves as a powerful testimony to God's power. Our changed lives can be a testament to others of God's grace and mercy.<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_is_legion's_story_in_the_bible.htm">What is Legion's story in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_let_demons_enter_pigs.htm">Why did Jesus permit demons to enter pigs?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_demoniacs_in_gerasene.htm">How many demoniacs were in the Gerasene region?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_men_did_jesus_heal_in_gadara.htm">How many demon-possessed men did Jesus heal in Gadara? (Matthew 8:28 vs. Mark 5:2)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 18-20. - And as he was entering into the boat, he that had been possessed with devils besought him that he might he with him. It was natural that he should desire this. It would be grateful and soothing to him to be near to Christ, from whom he had received so great a benefit and yet hoped for more. And he suffered him not, but saith unto him; Go to thy house unto thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee. Our Lord here takes a different course from what lie so often took. He saw, no doubt, that this restored demoniac was fitted for missionary work; and there was no reason to apprehend any inconvenience to himself in consequence from a people who wished to get rid of him. And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis - in Decapolis, i.e. through the whole district of the ten cities - how great things Jesus had done for him. This would bring him into contact alike with Gentiles and with Jews; and so this dispossessed demoniac became a missionary to both Jew and Gentile. Here he planted the standard of the cross. <a href="/commentaries/mark/5-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. was getting ἐμβαίνοντος (embainontos) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1684.htm">Strong's 1684: </a> To step in; I go onboard a ship, embark. From en and the base of basis; to walk on, i.e. Embark, reach. into 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. boat, πλοῖον (ploion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. the [man] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. who had been possessed by the demons δαιμονισθεὶς (daimonistheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1139.htm">Strong's 1139: </a> To be possessed, be under the power of an evil-spirit or demon. Middle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon. begged παρεκάλει (parekalei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. go ᾖ (ē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. Him. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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