Mark 5:12 asv — And they besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

American Standard Version

"And they besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. "

— Mark 5:12, American Standard Version

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Mark 5 — Context

9

And he asked him, What is thy name? And he saith unto him, My name is Legion; for we are many.

10

And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11

Now there was there on the mountain side a great herd of swine feeding.

12

And they besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

13

And he gave them leave. And the unclean spirits came out, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the sea, in number about two thousand; and they were drowned in the sea.

14

And they that fed them fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they came to see what it was that had come to pass.

15

And they come to Jesus, and behold him that was possessed with demons sitting, clothed and in his right mind, even him that had the legion: and they were afraid.

Mark 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:12 say?
Mark 5:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “And they besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. ”
Where is Mark 5:12 in the Bible?
Mark 5:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 12.
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 5:12.
What translation should I read Mark 5:12 in?
Mark 5:12 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 5:12?
Mark 5:12 reads (ASV): “And they besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them. ” 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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