Mark 5:3 cpdv — who had his dwelling place with the tombs; neither had anyone been able to bind him, even with chains.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"who had his dwelling place with the tombs; neither had anyone been able to bind him, even with chains. "

— Mark 5:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 5 — Context

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And they went across the strait of the sea into the region of the Gerasenes.

2

And as he was departing from the boat, he was immediately met, from among the tombs, by a man with an unclean spirit,

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who had his dwelling place with the tombs; neither had anyone been able to bind him, even with chains.

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For having been bound often with shackles and chains, he had broken the chains and smashed the shackles; and no one had been able to tame him.

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And he was always, day and night, among the tombs, or in the mountains, crying out and cutting himself with stones.

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And seeing Jesus from afar, he ran and adored him.

Mark 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:3 say?
Mark 5:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “who had his dwelling place with the tombs; neither had anyone been able to bind him, even with chains. ”
Where is Mark 5:3 in the Bible?
Mark 5:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 3.
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 5:3.
What translation should I read Mark 5:3 in?
Mark 5:3 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 5:3?
Mark 5:3 reads (CPDV): “who had his dwelling place with the tombs; neither had anyone been able to bind him, even with chains. ” 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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