Mark 5:13 nasb — Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep b…

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"Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand of them; and they were drowned in the sea."

— Mark 5:13, NASB

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Mark 5 — Context

10

And he began to implore Him earnestly not to send them out of the country.

11

Now there was a large herd of swine feeding nearby on the mountain.

12

The demons implored Him, saying, "Send us into the swine so that we may enter them."

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Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand of them; and they were drowned in the sea.

14

Their herdsmen ran away and reported it in the city and in the country. And the people came to see what it was that had happened.

15

They *came to Jesus and *observed the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind, the very man who had had the "legion"; and they became frightened.

16

Those who had seen it described to them how it had happened to the demon-possessed man, and all about the swine.

Mark 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:13 say?
Mark 5:13 in the NASB reads: “Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand of them; and they were drowned in the sea.”
Where is Mark 5:13 in the Bible?
Mark 5:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 13.
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 5:13.
What translation should I read Mark 5:13 in?
Mark 5:13 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 5:13?
Mark 5:13 reads (NASB): “Jesus gave them permission. And coming out, the unclean spirits entered the swine; and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea, about two thousand of them; and they were drowned in the sea.” 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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