Mark 5:11 net — There on the hillside, a great herd of pigs was feeding.

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"There on the hillside, a great herd of pigs was feeding."

— Mark 5:11, NET Bible

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Mark 5 — Context

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(For Jesus had said to him,“Come out of that man, you unclean spirit!”)

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Jesus asked him,“What is your name?” And he said,“My name is Legion, for we are many.”

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He begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of the region.

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There on the hillside, a great herd of pigs was feeding.

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And the demonic spirits begged him,“Send us into the pigs. Let us enter them.”

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Jesus gave them permission. So the unclean spirits came out and went into the pigs. Then the herd rushed down the steep slope into the lake, and about two thousand were drowned in the lake.

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Now the herdsmen ran off and spread the news in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened.

Mark 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:11 say?
Mark 5:11 in the NET Bible reads: “There on the hillside, a great herd of pigs was feeding.”
Where is Mark 5:11 in the Bible?
Mark 5:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 11.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 5:11.
What translation should I read Mark 5:11 in?
Mark 5:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 5:11?
Mark 5:11 reads (NET): “There on the hillside, a great herd of pigs was feeding.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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