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And all the people were amazed. <a href="/nlt/mark/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> So the man started off to visit the Ten Towns of that region and began to proclaim the great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed at what he told them. <a href="/esv/mark/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and everyone marveled. <a href="/bsb/mark/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed. <a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he departed and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and all were marveling. <a href="/kjv/mark/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. <a href="/nkjv/mark/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled. <a href="/nasb_/mark/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed. <a href="/nasb/mark/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed. <a href="/nasb77/mark/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone marveled. <a href="/lsb/mark/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he went away and began to preach in the Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was marveling. <a href="/amp/mark/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So he [obeyed and] went away and began to publicly proclaim in Decapolis [the region of the ten Hellenistic cities] all the great things that Jesus had done for him; and all the people were astonished. <a href="/csb/mark/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he went out and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed. <a href="/hcsb/mark/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So he went out and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed. <a href="/asv/mark/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled. <a href="/cev/mark/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The man went away into the region near the ten cities known as Decapolis and began telling everyone how much Jesus had done for him. Everyone who heard what had happened was amazed. <a href="/erv/mark/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. <a href="/gwt/mark/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So the man left. He began to tell how much Jesus had done for him in the Ten Cities. Everyone was amazed. <a href="/gnt/mark/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> So the man left and went all through the Ten Towns, telling what Jesus had done for him. And all who heard it were amazed. <a href="/isv/mark/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the man left and began proclaiming in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was utterly amazed. <a href="/msb/mark/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed. <a href="/net/mark/5.htm">NET Bible</a> So he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him, and all were amazed. <a href="/nheb/mark/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So he went his way, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him, and everyone was amazed. <a href="/wbt/mark/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him. And all men wondered. <a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the man departed, and related publicly everywhere in the Ten Towns all that Jesus had done for him; and all were astonished. <a href="/web/mark/5.htm">World English Bible</a> He went his way, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him, and everyone marveled. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he went away, and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how Jesus did great things to him, and all were wondering. <a href="/blb/mark/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he departed and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and all were marveling. <a href="/ylt/mark/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he went away, and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how great things Jesus did to him, and all were wondering. <a href="/slt/mark/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he went away, and began to proclaim in Decapolis what Jesus did to him: and all were wondering.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men wondered. <a href="/cpdv/mark/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he went away and began to preach in the Ten Cities, how great were the things that Jesus had done for him. And everyone wondered. <a href="/nabre/mark/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Then the man went off and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him; and all were amazed. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he went away, and began to preach in the ten cities about what Jesus had done for him; and they were all surprised. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he departed and he began preaching in the ten cities what Yeshua had done for him, and they were all astounded.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what things Jesus had done for him. And all were astonished.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he went away, and began to preach in Decapolis, how many things Jesus did to him. And all were astonished. <a href="/haweis/mark/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he went out, and began to publish in Decapolis, what great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.<CM> <a href="/mace/mark/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he departed, and published in Decapolis, what Jesus had done for him: and all were filled with admiration. <a href="/wey/mark/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the man departed, and related publicly everywhere in the Ten Towns all that Jesus had done for him; and all were astonished. <a href="/worrell/mark/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he went away, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus did for him; and all were wondering. <a href="/worsley/mark/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and he departed, and published in Decapolis, how great things Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed. <a href="/parallel/mark/5-20.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=1368" 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> …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.” 20<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/565.htm" title="565: apēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.">the man went away</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">began</a> <a href="/greek/2784.htm" title="2784: kēryssein (V-PNA) -- To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.">to proclaim</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.">throughout</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/1179.htm" title="1179: Dekapolei (N-DFS) -- From deka and polis; the ten-city region; the Decapolis, a district in Syria.">Decapolis</a> <a href="/greek/3745.htm" title="3745: hosa (RelPro-ANP) -- How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.">how much</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: epoiēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">had done</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">for him.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/2296.htm" title="2296: ethaumazon (V-IIA-3P) -- (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.">was amazed.</a> 21When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.…<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/8-39.htm">Luke 8:39</a> “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/9-31.htm">Matthew 9:31</a> But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land. <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/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="/matthew/4-24.htm">Matthew 4:24</a> News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them. <a href="/luke/4-37.htm">Luke 4:37</a> And the news about Jesus spread throughout the surrounding region. <a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40-42</a> Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter). <a href="/acts/10-42.htm">Acts 10:42</a> And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. <a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Matthew 8:4</a> Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.” <a href="/luke/5-15.htm">Luke 5:15</a> But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses. <a href="/john/9-25.htm">John 9:25</a> He answered, “Whether He is a sinner I do not know. There is one thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!” <a href="/acts/4-20.htm">Acts 4:20</a> For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” <a href="/matthew/15-31.htm">Matthew 15:31</a> 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/7-16.htm">Luke 7:16-17</a> A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” / And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region. <a href="/john/12-17.htm">John 12:17</a> Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.Decapolis.<a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Mark 7:31</a> And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.<a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a> And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/2-12.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/mark/5-17.htm">Country</a> <a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Decapolis</a> <a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Decap'olis</a> <a href="/mark/1-42.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/mark/5-15.htm">Full</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Marvel</a> <a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Marveled</a> <a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Marvelled</a> <a href="/mark/3-14.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/matthew/23-7.htm">Public</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/mark/1-45.htm">Publish</a> <a href="/mark/5-16.htm">Related</a> <a href="/matthew/25-28.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/mark/1-38.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Wondered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-17.htm">Wondering</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Country</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Decapolis</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Decap'olis</a> <a href="/mark/6-32.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Everywhere</a> <a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Full</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/3-7.htm">Marvel</a> <a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Marveled</a> <a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Marvelled</a> <a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Public</a> <a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Publish</a> <a href="/mark/6-30.htm">Related</a> <a href="/mark/7-31.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/mark/6-33.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/mark/5-38.htm">Way</a> <a href="/mark/5-42.htm">Wonder</a> <a href="/mark/6-6.htm">Wondered</a> <a href="/mark/6-51.htm">Wondering</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>So the man went away This phrase refers to the man previously possessed by a legion of demons, whom Jesus had healed. His departure signifies obedience to Jesus' command to return to his people and testify about his healing. This act of going away is significant as it marks the beginning of his new life as a witness to Christ's power.and began to proclaim The man's proclamation is an act of evangelism, sharing the good news of what Jesus had done for him. This reflects the early Christian practice of spreading the gospel through personal testimony. His transformation from a demon-possessed outcast to a proclaimer of Jesus' works is a powerful testament to the transformative power of Christ.throughout the Decapolis The Decapolis was a group of ten cities on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire, predominantly Gentile in population. This region's mention highlights the spread of Jesus' influence beyond Jewish territories, foreshadowing the Gentile mission of the early church. The man's testimony in this area signifies the breaking of cultural and religious barriers.how much Jesus had done for him This phrase emphasizes the personal nature of the man's testimony. It underscores the importance of sharing personal experiences of Jesus' work in one's life as a means of evangelism. The focus on Jesus' actions highlights His divine authority and compassion, central themes in the Gospel of Mark.And everyone was amazed. The reaction of amazement from the people indicates the impact of the man's testimony. This amazement is a common response to Jesus' miracles throughout the Gospels, often leading to increased interest and faith in Jesus. It reflects the power of personal testimony to draw others to Christ and the awe-inspiring nature of His works.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man (formerly demon-possessed)</a> This individual was previously possessed by a legion of demons and lived among the tombs, isolated from society. After Jesus healed him, he became a witness to Christ's power and mercy. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority over evil spirits and His compassion for those in bondage. 3. <a href="/topical/d/decapolis.htm">Decapolis</a> A region consisting of ten cities on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire. It was predominantly Gentile, making the man's testimony significant as it spread the news of Jesus beyond Jewish territories. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_healing_event.htm">The Healing Event</a> Prior to this verse, Jesus exorcised a legion of demons from the man, sending them into a herd of pigs, which then drowned in the sea. This miraculous event led to the man's transformation and subsequent testimony. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_amazement_of_the_people.htm">The Amazement of the People</a> The reaction of the people in the Decapolis highlights the impact of the man's testimony and the power of Jesus' works.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_personal_testimony.htm">The Power of Personal Testimony</a> Personal experiences of Jesus' work in our lives can be powerful tools for evangelism. Like the man, we are called to share our accounts of transformation. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority_over_evil.htm">Jesus' Authority Over Evil</a> Jesus' ability to cast out demons demonstrates His supreme authority over spiritual forces. Believers can find comfort and confidence in His power to deliver and protect. <a href="/topical/c/cross-cultural_evangelism.htm">Cross-Cultural Evangelism</a> The man's witness in a predominantly Gentile region underscores the importance of sharing the Gospel across cultural and ethnic boundaries. <a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_obedience.htm">The Impact of Obedience</a> The man's obedience to Jesus' command to share his account resulted in widespread amazement and the spread of the Gospel. Our obedience can have a similar impact. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_amazement_in_faith.htm">The Role of Amazement in Faith</a> The amazement of the people in the Decapolis suggests that witnessing God's work can lead to curiosity and openness to faith. We should pray for and expect God to work in ways that inspire awe.<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_does_'gives_and_takes_away'_mean.htm">What is the Decapolis in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_decapolis_in_the_bible.htm">What is the Decapolis in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_'my_name_is_legion'_mean.htm">What did "My name is Legion" signify for the demons?</a> <a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</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>(20) Decapolis.--On the import of the name and the extent of the district so called, see Note on <a href="/matthew/4-25.htm" title="And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.">Matthew 4:25</a>. <a href="/commentaries/mark/5-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So] Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [the man] went away ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_565.htm">Strong's 565: </a> From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. began ἤρξατο (ērxato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence. to proclaim κηρύσσειν (kēryssein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2784.htm">Strong's 2784: </a> To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth. throughout 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. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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. Decapolis Δεκαπόλει (Dekapolei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1179.htm">Strong's 1179: </a> From deka and polis; the ten-city region; the Decapolis, a district in Syria. how much ὅσα (hosa) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3745.htm">Strong's 3745: </a> How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative 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 done ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. for him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. everyone πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. was amazed. ἐθαύμαζον (ethaumazon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2296.htm">Strong's 2296: </a> (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. 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