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Mark 7:31 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Mark 7:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 7 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Heals a Deaf Man
“And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.”
Mark 7:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 7:31
Departing from Tyre and Sidon, through the Decapolis—Jesus's geographical movements are theologically significant. This circuitous route—through Sidon, then the Decapolis (ten cities), a Gentile region—indicates intentional ministry among Gentiles. The Decapolis was where Jesus healed the Gerasene demoniac who proclaimed what Jesus did (Mark 5:20). Now Jesus returns. Faithful witness prepared soil for fruitful ministry. Jesus's Gentile ministry prefigures the Great Commission—though His earthly mission targeted Israel primarily, He repeatedly ministered to Gentiles, foreshadowing the gospel to...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 7:31
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“and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him”
“Decapolis”
“and came near to the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain”
“and went away into the borders of Tyre and Sidon. He entered into a house”
“he{TR reads Jesus instead of he} saw two brothers: Simon”