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Mark 5:18 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Mark 5:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 5 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.”
Mark 5:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 5:18
And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him. This verse presents beautiful contrast with verse 17. While the townspeople 'prayed him to depart,' the delivered man 'prayed him that he might be with him' (παρεκάλει αὐτὸν ἵνα μετ᾽ αὐτοῦ ᾖ, parekalei auton hina met' autou ē). The same verb (parakalein) expresses opposite desires—rejection versus devotion. The healed man's request demonstrates genuine conversion: he desires Christ's presence above all else.'That he might be with him' expresses the essence of discipleship—compani...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 5:18
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“but Jesus sent him away”
“having the desire to depart and be with Christ”
“And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.”
“Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
“he said”
“What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?”
“when he saw that he was healed”