Mark 5:2 web — When he had come out of the boat, immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him out of the tombs.

World English Bible

"When he had come out of the boat, immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him out of the tombs."

— Mark 5:2, World English Bible

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Mark 5 — Context

1

They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

2

When he had come out of the boat, immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him out of the tombs.

3

He lived in the tombs. Nobody could bind him any more, not even with chains,

4

because he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him, and the fetters broken in pieces. Nobody had the strength to tame him.

5

Always, night and day, in the tombs and in the mountains, he was crying out, and cutting himself with stones.

Mark 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:2 say?
Mark 5:2 in the World English Bible reads: “When he had come out of the boat, immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him out of the tombs.”
Where is Mark 5:2 in the Bible?
Mark 5:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 2.
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 5:2.
What translation should I read Mark 5:2 in?
Mark 5:2 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 5:2?
Mark 5:2 reads (WEB): “When he had come out of the boat, immediately a man with an unclean spirit met him out of the tombs.” 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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