Mark 5:10
New International Version
And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.

New Living Translation
Then the evil spirits begged him again and again not to send them to some distant place.

English Standard Version
And he begged him earnestly not to send them out of the country.

Berean Standard Bible
And he begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of that region.

Berean Literal Bible
And he begged Him numerous times that He would not send them out of the country.

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

New King James Version
Also he begged Him earnestly that He would not send them out of the country.

New American Standard Bible
And he begged Him earnestly not to send them out of the region.

NASB 1995
And he began to implore Him earnestly not to send them out of the country.

NASB 1977
And he began to entreat Him earnestly not to send them out of the country.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he began pleading with Him earnestly not to send them out of the region.

Amplified Bible
And he began begging Him repeatedly not to send them out of the region.

Christian Standard Bible
And he begged him earnestly not to send them out of the region.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And he kept begging Him not to send them out of the region.

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

Contemporary English Version
He then begged Jesus not to send them away.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He begged Jesus not to send them out of the territory.

Good News Translation
And he kept begging Jesus not to send the evil spirits out of that region.

International Standard Version
He kept pleading with Jesus not to send them out of that region.

Majority Standard Bible
And he begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of that region.

NET Bible
He begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of the region.

New Heart English Bible
And he pleaded with Jesus repeatedly not to send them away out of the region.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.

Weymouth New Testament
And he earnestly entreated Him not to send them away out of the country.

World English Bible
He begged him much that he would not send them away out of the country.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he was calling on Him much, that He may not send them out of the region.

Berean Literal Bible
And he begged Him numerous times that He would not send them out of the country.

Young's Literal Translation
and he was calling on him much, that he may not send them out of the region.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he besought him much that he would not send them out of the country.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he besought him much, that he would not drive him away out of the country.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he entreated him greatly, so that he would not expel him from the region.

New American Bible
And he pleaded earnestly with him not to drive them away from that territory.

New Revised Standard Version
He begged him earnestly not to send them out of the country.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he begged him much that he would not send him out of the country.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he begged of him much that he would not send him out of the region.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he earnestly besought him that he would not send them out of the country.

Godbey New Testament
And he continued to intreat Him much, that He would not send them out of the country.

Haweis New Testament
And he entreated him much that he would not send them out of the country.

Mace New Testament
and he was very importunate with Jesus not to drive them away from that country.

Weymouth New Testament
And he earnestly entreated Him not to send them away out of the country.

Worrell New Testament
And he was beseeching Him much, that He would not send them away out of the country.

Worsley New Testament
And he earnestly intreated Him, that He would not send them out of that country.

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Context
The Demons and the Pigs
9“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” 10And he begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of that region. 11There on the nearby hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding.…

Cross References
Matthew 8:31
So the demons begged Jesus, “If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”

Luke 8:32
There on the hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding. So the demons begged Jesus to let them enter the pigs, and He gave them permission.

Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Job 1:6-12
One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. / “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” / Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil.” ...

Job 2:1-6
On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him. / “Where have you come from?” said the LORD to Satan. “From roaming through the earth,” he replied, “and walking back and forth in it.” / Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” ...

Matthew 4:10-11
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” / Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.

Luke 4:33-36
In the synagogue there was a man possessed by the spirit of an unclean demon. He cried out in a loud voice, / “Ha! What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!” / But Jesus rebuked the demon. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” At this, the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without harming him. ...

1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Ephesians 6:11-12
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Acts 19:13-16
Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.” / Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. / But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” ...

Matthew 12:43-45
When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. / Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ On its return, it finds the house vacant, swept clean, and put in order. / Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”

Luke 11:24-26
When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ / On its return, it finds the house swept clean and put in order. / Then it goes and brings seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first.”

2 Corinthians 2:11
in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

1 John 4:4
You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Mark 5:13
And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.

Mark 3:22
And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils.

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Mark 5
1. Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,
13. they enter into the pigs.
22. He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.
25. He heals the woman subject to bleeding,
35. and raises Jairus' daughter from death.














And he begged Jesus repeatedly not to send them out of the region
And he begged
The Greek word used here is "παρεκάλει" (parekalei), which conveys a sense of earnest pleading or entreaty. This word is often used in the New Testament to describe a deep, heartfelt request. In the context of Mark 5:10, it reflects the desperation and urgency of the demons' plea. The act of begging indicates a recognition of Jesus' authority and power, even by the demonic forces. This highlights the spiritual hierarchy and the acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority over all creation, including the spiritual realm.

Jesus
The name "Jesus" is derived from the Hebrew name "Yeshua," meaning "The Lord is salvation." In the context of this passage, Jesus is not only a historical figure but the embodiment of divine authority and salvation. His presence in this narrative underscores His mission to bring deliverance and restoration. The demons' interaction with Jesus reveals their recognition of His identity and power, which is a recurring theme throughout the Gospels. This acknowledgment by the spiritual realm serves as a testament to Jesus' divine nature and His role as the Savior.

repeatedly
The use of the word "repeatedly" emphasizes the persistence and intensity of the demons' plea. It suggests that their request was not a one-time appeal but a continuous, urgent entreaty. This persistence can be seen as a reflection of their fear and desperation in the presence of Jesus. It also highlights the spiritual conflict and the recognition of Jesus' authority over the demonic forces. The repeated nature of their plea underscores the seriousness of the situation and the power dynamics at play.

not to send them out
The phrase "not to send them out" indicates the demons' fear of being expelled from their current location. In the cultural and historical context of the time, spirits were often believed to be territorial, preferring to remain in familiar regions. The demons' request reflects their desire to avoid being cast into the abyss or a place of confinement. This plea reveals their understanding of Jesus' power to command and control their destiny, further emphasizing His authority over the spiritual realm.

of the region
The term "region" refers to the geographical area where the events are taking place, specifically the region of the Gerasenes. This area was known for its mixed population of Jews and Gentiles, which may have influenced the demons' desire to remain there. The mention of the region also provides a historical and cultural context for the narrative, highlighting the diverse and often spiritually complex environment in which Jesus ministered. The demons' attachment to this region underscores the territorial nature of spiritual forces and their resistance to change or displacement.

(10) He besought him much that he would not send them.--The words are singularly significant of the state of the demoniac as half-conscious of his own personal being, and half-identifying himself with the disturbing demoniac forces which were tormenting him, and yet in so doing were leading him to look on the great Healer as his tormentor.

Verse 10. - And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country. It would appear as though this evil spirit felt (speaking in the name of the other evil spirits) that if they were driven out from their present dwelling-places, their condition would be changed for the worse; and that until the time should come when they were to be cast into the abyss, their best relief was to possess some materialism, to occupy flesh and blood, and that flesh and blood tenanted by a spiritual being, through whom they might torment others. They could find no rest, no relief, but in this. "The unclean spirit, when he is gone out of the man, passeth through waterless places, seeking rest, and findeth it not" (Matthew 12:43). Even the swine were better than nothing; but that dwelling did not serve the evil spirits long.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

he begged
παρεκάλει (parekalei)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

[Jesus]
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

repeatedly
πολλὰ (polla)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

not to send
ἀποστείλῃ (aposteilē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

them
αὐτὰ (auta)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

out of
ἔξω (exō)
Preposition
Strong's 1854: Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.

[that]
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

region.
χώρας (chōras)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5561: Feminine of a derivative of the base of chasma through the idea of empty expanse; room, i.e. A space of territory.


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