Mark 5:12 web — All the demons begged him, saying, "Send us into the pigs, that we may enter into them."

World English Bible

"All the demons begged him, saying, "Send us into the pigs, that we may enter into them.""

— Mark 5:12, World English Bible

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Mark 5 — Context

9

He asked him, "What is your name?" He said to him, "My name is Legion, for we are many."

10

He begged him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

11

Now on the mountainside there was a great herd of pigs feeding.

12

All the demons begged him, saying, "Send us into the pigs, that we may enter into them."

13

At once Jesus gave them permission. The unclean spirits came out and entered into the pigs. The herd of about two thousand rushed down the steep bank into the sea, and they were drowned in the sea.

14

Those who fed them fled, and told it in the city and in the country. The people came to see what it was that had happened.

15

They came to Jesus, and saw him who had been possessed by demons sitting, clothed, and in his right mind, even him who had the legion; and they were afraid.

Mark 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 5:12 say?
Mark 5:12 in the World English Bible reads: “All the demons begged him, saying, "Send us into the pigs, 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 (WEB): “All the demons begged him, saying, "Send us into the pigs, 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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