Mark 5:9 kjv — And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

King James Version

"And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many."

— Mark 5:9, King James Version

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Mark 5:9 in Other Translations

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Mark 5 — Context

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But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

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And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

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For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

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And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

10

And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

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Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

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And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

Mark 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:9 say?
Mark 5:9 in the King James Version reads: “And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.”
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 (KJV): “And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.” 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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