Mark 5:23 net — He asked him urgently,“My little daughter is near death. Come and lay your hands on her so that she may be healed and l…

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"He asked him urgently,“My little daughter is near death. Come and lay your hands on her so that she may be healed and live.”"

— Mark 5:23, NET Bible

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Mark 5 — Context

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So he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him, and all were amazed.

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Restoration and Healing When Jesus had crossed again in a boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he was by the sea.

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Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came up, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet.

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He asked him urgently,“My little daughter is near death. Come and lay your hands on her so that she may be healed and live.”

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Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around him.

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Now a woman was there who had been suffering from a hemorrhage for twelve years.

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She had endured a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet instead of getting better, she grew worse.

Mark 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:23 say?
Mark 5:23 in the NET Bible reads: “He asked him urgently,“My little daughter is near death. Come and lay your hands on her so that she may be healed and live.””
Where is Mark 5:23 in the Bible?
Mark 5:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 23.
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 5:23.
What translation should I read Mark 5:23 in?
Mark 5:23 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 5:23?
Mark 5:23 reads (NET): “He asked him urgently,“My little daughter is near death. Come and lay your hands on her so that she may be healed and live.”” 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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