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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 />Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And the crowd began pleading with Jesus to go away and leave them alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they began to beg Jesus to depart from their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the people began to beg Jesus to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they began to implore Him to depart from their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then they began to plead with Him to depart from their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they began to beg Him to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they began to implore Him to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they began to entreat Him to depart from their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they began to plead with Him to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So the people began to beg with Jesus to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they began to beg him to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they began to beg Him to leave their region. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they began to beseech him to depart from their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then the people started begging Jesus to leave their part of the country. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they began to beseech him to depart from their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the people began to beg Jesus to leave their territory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So they asked Jesus to leave their territory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they began to beg Jesus to leave their territory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the people began to beg Jesus to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then they asked Jesus to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And then they began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they began to pray him to depart out of their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then they began entreating Him to depart from their district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They began to beg him to depart from their region. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they began to call on Him to go away from their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they began to implore Him to depart from their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they began to call upon him to go away from their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they began to beseech him to depart out of their bounds.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they began to pray him that he would depart from their coasts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they began to petition him, so that he would withdraw from their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then they began to beg him to leave their district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they began to beg Jesus to leave their neighborhood.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So they began to urge him to leave their border.<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 />And they began to ask him to depart from their coast.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they began to beseech him to depart from their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they began to intreat Him to depart from their coasts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they began to entreat him to depart out of their coasts.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />they intreated him to withdraw from their territories.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then they began entreating Him to depart from their district.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they began to beseech Him to depart from their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and concerning the swine, they intreated Him to depart from their borders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/5-17.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=1345" 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">16</span>Those who had seen it described what had happened to the demon-possessed man and also to the pigs. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">the people began</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakalein (V-PNA) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">to beg</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.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apelthein (V-ANA) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">to leave</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3725.htm" title="3725: horiōn (N-GNP) -- Neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary horos; a boundary-line, i.e. a frontier.">region.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by the demons begged to go with Him.…<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="/matthew/8-34.htm">Matthew 8:34</a></span><br />Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Luke 8:37</a></span><br />Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-11.htm">John 1:11</a></span><br />He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-39.htm">Acts 16:39</a></span><br />They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-20</a></span><br />And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-34.htm">Matthew 9:34</a></span><br />But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Luke 4:28-29</a></span><br />On hearing this, all the people in the synagogue were enraged. / They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw Him over the cliff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Acts 7:57-58</a></span><br />At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-37.htm">John 12:37-38</a></span><br />Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him. / This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/44-16.htm">Jeremiah 44:16-17</a></span><br />“As for the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we will not listen to you! / Instead, we will do everything we vowed to do: We will burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and offer drink offerings to her, just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. At that time we had plenty of food and good things, and we saw no disaster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/8-7.htm">1 Samuel 8:7</a></span><br />And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8</a></span><br />The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-16.htm">2 Chronicles 36:16</a></span><br />But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10-11</a></span><br />They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/5-7.htm">Mark 5:7</a></b></br> And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, <i>thou</i> Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-24.htm">Mark 1:24</a></b></br> Saying, Let <i>us</i> alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/26-16.htm">Genesis 26:16</a></b></br> And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/matthew/23-5.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Coasts</a> <a href="/mark/5-14.htm">Country</a> <a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/mark/3-8.htm">District</a> <a href="/mark/1-40.htm">Entreating</a> <a href="/mark/5-10.htm">Implore</a> <a href="/mark/5-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/5-13.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/matthew/8-34.htm">Neighborhood</a> <a href="/matthew/18-29.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/mark/5-10.htm">Region</a> <a href="/mark/3-9.htm">Request</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Coasts</a> <a href="/mark/5-20.htm">Country</a> <a href="/mark/6-10.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/mark/6-55.htm">District</a> <a href="/luke/15-28.htm">Entreating</a> <a href="/luke/8-41.htm">Implore</a> <a href="/mark/5-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/6-10.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/mark/6-55.htm">Neighborhood</a> <a href="/luke/13-26.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/mark/6-55.htm">Region</a> <a href="/mark/6-22.htm">Request</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>And the people began to beg Jesus</b><br>This phrase highlights the reaction of the local population to Jesus' miraculous actions. In the context of <a href="/mark/5.htm">Mark 5</a>, Jesus had just performed a significant miracle by casting out a legion of demons from a man, sending them into a herd of pigs. The people’s response of begging Jesus to leave is surprising given the miraculous deliverance they witnessed. This reaction can be understood in light of the fear and awe that often accompanied Jesus' miracles, as seen in other parts of the Gospels (e.g., <a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Luke 5:8</a>, where Peter reacts with fear after a miraculous catch of fish). The people’s request may also reflect a fear of further economic loss, as the destruction of the pigs represented a significant financial impact.<p><b>to leave their region.</b><br>The region referred to here is the area of the Gerasenes, located on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee. This area was predominantly Gentile, which is significant in understanding the cultural and religious dynamics at play. The presence of a large herd of pigs, animals considered unclean by Jewish law, underscores the Gentile nature of the region. The request for Jesus to leave may also reflect a cultural and religious discomfort with His Jewish identity and the power He displayed. This incident foreshadows the broader rejection Jesus would face, culminating in His crucifixion, and highlights the theme of Jesus being a stumbling block to those who do not understand His mission (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">1 Corinthians 1:23</a>). Additionally, this rejection contrasts with the acceptance Jesus often found among Gentiles elsewhere, such as the Roman centurion in <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">Matthew 8:5-13</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>Central figure in the passage, performing miracles and teaching about the Kingdom of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_gerasenes.htm">The Gerasenes</a></b><br>The region where the event takes place, inhabited by Gentiles, which is significant in understanding the cultural and religious context.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_demoniac.htm">The Demoniac</a></b><br>A man possessed by a legion of demons, whom Jesus heals, demonstrating His authority over evil spirits.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_herdsmen.htm">The Herdsmen</a></b><br>Witnesses to the miracle, who report the event to the townspeople.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_townspeople.htm">The Townspeople</a></b><br>They react with fear and ask Jesus to leave, showing a preference for their economic stability over spiritual transformation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_change.htm">Fear of Change</a></b><br>The townspeople's reaction highlights a common human fear of change, even when it is for the better. We must examine areas in our lives where fear of change might be hindering spiritual growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/economic_concerns_vs._spiritual_priorities.htm">Economic Concerns vs. Spiritual Priorities</a></b><br>The loss of the swine represents a conflict between economic interests and spiritual priorities. Christians are called to prioritize spiritual well-being over material wealth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/rejection_of_christ.htm">Rejection of Christ</a></b><br>The rejection of Jesus by the Gerasenes serves as a reminder that not everyone will accept the Gospel, and believers should be prepared for rejection in their own evangelistic efforts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_jesus.htm">Authority of Jesus</a></b><br>This passage underscores Jesus' authority over evil, encouraging believers to trust in His power to overcome spiritual battles in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witnessing_miracles.htm">Witnessing Miracles</a></b><br>Despite witnessing a miracle, the townspeople chose to reject Jesus. This teaches us that witnessing God's power does not automatically lead to faith; a heart open to God is essential.<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/how_to_be_fishers_of_men_today.htm">How can we become fishers of men today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_'woke'.htm">How can one truly love God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_evidence_of_drowned_pigs.htm">Mark 5:14-17: If a massive herd of drowned pigs caused such a stir, why is there no historical or archaeological evidence of it?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_spiritual_darkness.htm">What occurred at the Mount of Transfiguration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/5-17.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">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">[the people] began</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤρξαντο</span> <span class="translit">(ērxanto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> </span><span class="str2">To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to plead with</span><br /><span class="grk">παρακαλεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(parakalein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus]</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</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 /><br /><span class="word">to leave</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπελθεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(apelthein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<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 /><br /><span class="word">region.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁρίων</span> <span class="translit">(horiōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3725.htm">Strong's 3725: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary horos; a boundary-line, i.e. a frontier.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/5-17.htm">Mark 5:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/5-17.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 5:17 They began to beg him to depart (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/5-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 5:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 5:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/5-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 5:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 5:18" /></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>