Mark 5:9 bbe — And Jesus said, What is your name? And he made answer, My name is Legion, because there are a great number of us.

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"And Jesus said, What is your name? And he made answer, My name is Legion, because there are a great number of us."

— Mark 5:9, Bible in Basic English

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“And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.”
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Mark 5 — Context

And when he saw Jesus from far off, he went quickly to him and gave him worship;

And crying out with a loud voice he said, What have I to do with you, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God's name, do not be cruel to me.

For Jesus had said to him, Come out of the man, you unclean spirit.

And Jesus said, What is your name? And he made answer, My name is Legion, because there are a great number of us.

And he made strong prayers to him not to send them away out of the country.

Now on the mountain side there was a great herd of pigs getting their food.

And they said to him, Send us into the pigs, so that we may go into them.

Mark 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:9 say?

Mark 5:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jesus said, What is your name? And he made answer, My name is Legion, because there are a great number of us.”

Where is Mark 5:9 in the Bible?

Mark 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 5, verse 9.

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 5:9.

What translation should I read Mark 5:9 in?

Mark 5:9 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 5:9?

Mark 5:9 reads (BBE): “And Jesus said, What is your name? And he made answer, My name is Legion, because there are a great number of us.” 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.

Mark 5:9 bbe — And Jesus said, What is your name? And he made answer, My name is Legion, because there are a great number of us.

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