Mark 5:21 nasb — When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by…

NASB

"When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore."

— Mark 5:21, NASB

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Mark 5 — Context

18

As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was imploring Him that he might accompany Him.

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And He did not let him, but He *said to him, "Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you."

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And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed.

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When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.

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One of the synagogue officials named Jairus *came up, and on seeing Him, *fell at His feet

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and *implored Him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter is at the point of death; please come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live."

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And He went off with him; and a large crowd was following Him and pressing in on Him.

Mark 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:21 say?
Mark 5:21 in the NASB reads: “When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.”
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 (NASB): “When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.” 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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