Mark 5:21 bbe — And when Jesus had gone over again in the boat to the other side, a great number of people came to him: and he was by t…

Bible in Basic English

"And when Jesus had gone over again in the boat to the other side, a great number of people came to him: and he was by the sea."

— Mark 5:21, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 5 — Context

18

And when he was getting into the boat, the man in whom had been the evil spirits had a great desire to come with him.

19

And he would not let him, but said to him, Go to your house, to your friends, and give them news of the great things the Lord has done for you, and how he had mercy on you.

20

And he went on his way, and made public in the country of Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him: and all men were full of wonder.

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And when Jesus had gone over again in the boat to the other side, a great number of people came to him: and he was by the sea.

22

And one of the rulers of the Synagogue, Jairus by name, came, and seeing him, went down at his feet,

23

And made strong prayers to him, saying, My little daughter is near to death: it is my prayer that you will come and put your hands on her, so that she may be made well, and have life.

24

And he went with him; and a great number of people went after him, and came round him.

Mark 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 5:21 say?
Mark 5:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when Jesus had gone over again in the boat to the other side, a great number of people came to him: and he was by the sea.”
Where is Mark 5:21 in the Bible?
Mark 5:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 21.
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 5:21.
What translation should I read Mark 5:21 in?
Mark 5:21 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 5:21?
Mark 5:21 reads (BBE): “And when Jesus had gone over again in the boat to the other side, a great number of people came to him: and he was by 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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