Mark 5:18 cpdv — And as he was climbing into the boat, the man who had been troubled by the demons began to beg him, so that he might be…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And as he was climbing into the boat, the man who had been troubled by the demons began to beg him, so that he might be with him. "

— Mark 5:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 5 — Context

15

And they came to Jesus. And they saw the man who had been troubled by the demon, sitting, clothed and with a sane mind, and they were afraid.

16

And those who had seen it explained to them how he had dealt with the man who had the demon, and about the swine.

17

And they began to petition him, so that he would withdraw from their borders.

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And as he was climbing into the boat, the man who had been troubled by the demons began to beg him, so that he might be with him.

19

And he did not permit him, but he said to him, “Go to your own people, in your own house, and announce to them how great are the things that the Lord has done for you, and how he has taken pity on you.”

20

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.

21

And when Jesus had crossed in the boat, over the strait again, a great crowd came together before him. And he was near the sea.

Mark 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:18 say?
Mark 5:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And as he was climbing into the boat, the man who had been troubled by the demons began to beg him, so that he might be with him. ”
Where is Mark 5:18 in the Bible?
Mark 5:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 18.
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 5:18.
What translation should I read Mark 5:18 in?
Mark 5:18 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 5:18?
Mark 5:18 reads (CPDV): “And as he was climbing into the boat, the man who had been troubled by the demons began to beg him, so that he might be with him. ” 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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