Mark 7:31 bbe — And again he went out from Tyre, and came through Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the country of Decapolis.

Bible in Basic English

"And again he went out from Tyre, and came through Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the country of Decapolis."

— Mark 7:31, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 7 — Context

28

But she said to him in answer, Yes, Lord: even the dogs under the table take the bits dropped by the children.

29

And he said to her, For this saying go your way; the evil spirit has gone out of your daughter.

30

And she went away to her house, and saw the child on the bed, and the evil spirit gone out.

31

And again he went out from Tyre, and came through Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the country of Decapolis.

32

And they came to him with one who had no power of hearing and had trouble in talking; and they made a request to him to put his hands on him.

33

And he took him on one side from the people privately, and put his fingers into his ears, and he put water from his mouth on the man's tongue with his finger;

34

And looking up to heaven, he took a deep breath, and said to him, Ephphatha, that is, Be open.

Mark 7:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 7:31 say?
Mark 7:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And again he went out from Tyre, and came through Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the country of Decapolis.”
Where is Mark 7:31 in the Bible?
Mark 7:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 7, verse 31.
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 7:31.
What translation should I read Mark 7:31 in?
Mark 7:31 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 7:31?
Mark 7:31 reads (BBE): “And again he went out from Tyre, and came through Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the country of Decapolis.” 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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