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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"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus was still some distance away, the man saw him, ran to meet him, and bowed low before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and fell down before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him [in homage];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the man saw Jesus in the distance, he ran up to him and knelt down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The man saw Jesus at a distance. So he ran [to Jesus], bowed down in front of him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He was some distance away when he saw Jesus; so he ran, fell on his knees before him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell down in front of him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and bowed down to him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshiped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And when he saw Jesus in the distance, he ran and threw himself at His feet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and bowed down to him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and prostrated to Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And, having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and bowed before him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And seeing Jesus afar off, he ran and adored him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And seeing Jesus from afar, he ran and adored him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Catching sight of Jesus from a distance, he ran up and prostrated himself before him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down before him;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But when he saw Yeshua from a distance he ran and prostrated himself.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when he saw Jesus at a distance, he ran and did him homage;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And seeing Jesus a great way off, he ran to Him, and worshiped Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and prostrated himself before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And when he saw Jesus in the distance, he ran and threw himself at His feet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And, seeing Jesus afar off, he ran and worshiped Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/5-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1256" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">The Demons and the Pigs</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Night and day in the tombs and in the mountains he kept crying out and cutting himself with stones. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idōn (V-APA-NMS) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">the man saw</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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: Iēsoun (N-AMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3113.htm" title="3113: makrothen (Adv) -- From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar.">a distance,</a> <a href="/greek/5143.htm" title="5143: edramen (V-AIA-3S) -- Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.">he ran</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">fell on his knees</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.">before Him.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-28.htm">Luke 8:28</a></span><br />When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Matthew 8:29</a></span><br />“What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-19.htm">James 2:19</a></span><br />You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-17.htm">Acts 16:17</a></span><br />This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33</a></span><br />Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/9-38.htm">John 9:38</a></span><br />“Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13-14</a></span><br />And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” / And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-2.htm">1 John 4:2-3</a></span><br />By this you will know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, / and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-15.htm">Acts 19:15</a></span><br />But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-29.htm">John 4:29</a></span><br />“Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Mark 3:11</a></span><br />And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Luke 4:41</a></span><br />Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a></span><br />“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,</p><p class="hdg">he ran.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-3.htm">Psalm 66:3</a></b></br> Say unto God, How terrible <i>art thou in</i> thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-9.htm">Psalm 72:9</a></b></br> They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Luke 4:41</a></b></br> And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking <i>them</i> suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-55.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/mark/4-33.htm">Far</a> <a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/mark/3-3.htm">Front</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/mark/5-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/mark/4-29.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/matthew/28-8.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/mark/3-11.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/11-13.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/mark/8-3.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Far</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Front</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/mark/5-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/10-17.htm">Knees</a> <a href="/mark/6-25.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-1.htm">Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-13.htm">they enter into the pigs.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-22.htm">He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-25.htm">He heals the woman subject to bleeding,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/5-35.htm">and raises Jairus' daughter from death.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>When the man saw Jesus from a distance</b><br>The man referred to here is possessed by an unclean spirit, living among the tombs in the region of the Gerasenes. This area is located on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee, a region known for its mixed population of Jews and Gentiles. The fact that he saw Jesus from a distance suggests the man's awareness of Jesus' presence, possibly indicating the spiritual recognition of Jesus' authority by the demons within him. This moment highlights the pervasive influence of Jesus' ministry, even in Gentile territories.<p><b>he ran</b><br>The act of running signifies urgency and desperation. In the cultural context, running was often seen as undignified, especially for a man. This action underscores the man's desperate need for deliverance and the compelling power of Jesus' presence. It also reflects the spiritual turmoil within him, as the demons recognize the authority of Jesus and are compelled to confront Him.<p><b>and fell on his knees before Him</b><br>Falling on one's knees is a posture of submission and worship. This act can be seen as an acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority, even by the demonic forces. In biblical terms, kneeling is often associated with prayer and supplication, as seen in passages like <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10</a>, where every knee shall bow at the name of Jesus. This moment foreshadows the ultimate submission of all spiritual forces to Christ's authority. The man's physical posture contrasts with his spiritual bondage, highlighting the tension between the demonic influence and the recognition of Jesus' lordship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the Gospel of Mark, the Son of God, who demonstrates authority over nature, sickness, and spiritual forces.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_demon-possessed_man.htm">The Demon-Possessed Man</a></b><br>A man tormented by an unclean spirit, living among the tombs, isolated from society due to his condition.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gadara.htm">Gadara (or Gerasenes)</a></b><br>The region where this event takes place, located on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee, known for its Gentile population.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who witness His power and authority over demonic forces.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_unclean_spirits.htm">The Unclean Spirits</a></b><br>Demonic entities that recognize Jesus' divine authority and power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_authority.htm">Recognition of Authority</a></b><br>The demon-possessed man's immediate reaction to Jesus demonstrates the recognition of divine authority. As believers, we are called to acknowledge Jesus' lordship in every area of our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/approach_jesus_with_reverence.htm">Approach Jesus with Reverence</a></b><br>The man's act of falling on his knees is a posture of submission and reverence. In our spiritual walk, we should approach Jesus with humility and respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/power_over_darkness.htm">Power Over Darkness</a></b><br>Jesus' encounter with the demon-possessed man shows His power over evil. This reassures us that no spiritual force is beyond His control, and we can trust Him in our spiritual battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter.htm">Transformation Through Encounter</a></b><br>The man's life was transformed after meeting Jesus. This reminds us that genuine encounters with Christ lead to transformation and restoration.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_others.htm">Witness to Others</a></b><br>After being freed, the man was instructed to share his testimony. We are encouraged to share our experiences of Jesus' work in our lives with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_jesus_let_demons_enter_pigs.htm">Why did Jesus permit demons to enter pigs?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_christ's_supremacy_signify.htm">What does Christ's supremacy signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_jesus_do_miracles_in_mark_6_5.htm">In Mark 6:5, why would an all-powerful Jesus be unable to perform miracles in His hometown due to their unbelief?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_won't_jesus_do_miracles_for_skeptics.htm">Why does Jesus refuse to perform miracles in some places due to lack of faith (Mark 6:5), if miracles are meant to convince skeptics?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">He ran and worshipped him.</span>--The precise attitude would be that of one who not only knelt but touched the ground with his forehead in token of his suppliant reverence.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And when he saw Jesus from afar</span>. These words, "from afar," explain the fact of our Lord being immediately met by the man as soon as he left the boat. Vers. 3-5 inclusive must be regarded as parenthetical. They describe the ordinary condition of the demoniac, and his sad wild life from day to day. From the high ground which he frequented he had seen the boat, in which Jesus was, nearing the shore. He had seen the other boats. Perhaps he had seen the sudden rise of the storm and its equally sudden suppression; and he, like others who witnessed it, was affected by it. So he hastened to the shore; <span class="cmt_word">he ran and worshipped him</span>. He felt the power of his presence, and so he was constrained through fear to do him reverence, for "the devils also believe and shudder (<span class="greek">φρίσσουσι</span>)" (<a href="/james/2-19.htm">James 2:19</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/5-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the man] saw</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰδὼν</span> <span class="translit">(idōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦν</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsoun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπὸ</span> <span class="translit">(apo)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> </span><span class="str2">From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a distance,</span><br /><span class="grk">μακρόθεν</span> <span class="translit">(makrothen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3113.htm">Strong's 3113: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he ran</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔδραμεν</span> <span class="translit">(edramen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5143.htm">Strong's 5143: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">fell on his knees</span><br /><span class="grk">προσεκύνησεν</span> <span class="translit">(prosekynēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/5-6.htm">Mark 5:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/5-6.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 5:6 When he saw Jesus from afar he (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/5-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 5:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 5:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/5-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 5:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 5:7" /></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>