Mark 5:9 nasb — And He was asking him, "What is your name?" And he *said to Him, "My name is Legion; for we are many."

NASB

"And He was asking him, "What is your name?" And he *said to Him, "My name is Legion; for we are many.""

— Mark 5:9, NASB

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Mark 5 — Context

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Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;

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and shouting with a loud voice, he *said, "What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God, do not torment me!"

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For He had been saying to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!"

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And He was asking him, "What is your name?" And he *said to Him, "My name is Legion; for we are many."

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And he began to implore Him earnestly not to send them out of the country.

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Now there was a large herd of swine feeding nearby on the mountain.

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The demons implored Him, saying, "Send us into the swine so that we may enter them."

Mark 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 5:9 say?
Mark 5:9 in the NASB reads: “And He was asking him, "What is your name?" And he *said to Him, "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 (NASB): “And He was asking him, "What is your name?" And he *said to Him, "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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