New International Version Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. New Living Translation Jesus left Tyre and went up to Sidon before going back to the Sea of Galilee and the region of the Ten Towns. English Standard Version Then he returned from the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. Berean Standard Bible Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. Berean Literal Bible And again, having gone out from the borders of Tyre, He went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of the Decapolis. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Again, departing from the region of Tyre and Sidon, He came through the midst of the region of Decapolis to the Sea of Galilee. New American Standard Bible Again He left the region of Tyre and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. NASB 1995 Again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. NASB 1977 And again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of Decapolis. Legacy Standard Bible And again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of the Decapolis. Amplified Bible Soon after this Jesus left the region of Tyre, and passed through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of Decapolis [the ten Hellenistic cities]. Berean Annotated Bible Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee (circuit) and into the region of the Decapolis (the Ten Cities). Christian Standard Bible Again, leaving the region of Tyre, he went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decapolis. Holman Christian Standard Bible Again, leaving the region of Tyre, He went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the region of the Decapolis. American Standard Version And again he went out from the borders of Tyre, and came through Sidon unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis. Contemporary English Version Jesus left the region around Tyre and went by way of Sidon toward Lake Galilee. He went through the land near the ten cities known as Decapolis. English Revised Version And again he went out from the borders of Tyre, and came through Sidon unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus then left the neighborhood of Tyre. He went through Sidon and the territory of the Ten Cities to the Sea of Galilee. Good News Translation Jesus then left the neighborhood of Tyre and went on through Sidon to Lake Galilee, going by way of the territory of the Ten Towns. International Standard Version Then Jesus left the territory of Tyre and passed through Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the territory of the Decapolis. NET Bible Then Jesus went out again from the region of Tyre and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee in the region of the Decapolis. New Heart English Bible Again he departed from the borders of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the region of Decapolis. Webster's Bible Translation And again, departing from the borders of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis. Weymouth New Testament Returning from the neighbourhood of Tyre, He came by way of Sidon to the Lake of Galilee, passing through the district of the Ten Towns. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Jesus left the region of Tyre and Sidon and went toward the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. World English Bible Again he departed from the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and came to the sea of Galilee through the middle of the region of Decapolis. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd again, having gone forth from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, He came to the Sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis, Berean Literal Bible And again, having gone out from the borders of Tyre, He went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of the Decapolis. Young's Literal Translation And again, having gone forth from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis, Smith's Literal Translation And again, having gone out from the bounds of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, in the midst of the bounds of Decapolis. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd again going out of the coasts of Tyre, he came by Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. Catholic Public Domain Version And again, departing from the borders of Tyre, he went by way of Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the area of the Ten Cities. New American Bible Again he left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. New Revised Standard Version Then he returned from the region of Tyre, and went by way of Sidon towards the Sea of Galilee, in the region of the Decapolis. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAgain Jesus went out from the border of Tyre and Sidon, and came to the sea of Galilee, to the border of the ten cities. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua again went out from the coast of Tyre and Sidon, and he came to the Sea of Galilee at the border of The Ten Cities. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd again he went out from the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis. Godbey New Testament And having again come out from Tyre and Sidon, He came to the Sea of Galilee, amid the coasts of Decapolis. Haweis New Testament And again departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. Mace New Testament Jesus then quitting the confines of Tyre and Sidon, and passing to the confines of Decapolis, came back to the sea of Gallilee. Weymouth New Testament Returning from the neighbourhood of Tyre, He came by way of Sidon to the Lake of Galilee, passing through the district of the Ten Towns. Worrell New Testament And again, going forth out of the borders of Tyre, He came through Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis. Worsley New Testament And departing again out of the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, He came to the sea of Galilee thro' the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Deaf and Mute Man30And she went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon was gone. 31Then Jesus left the region of Tyre and went through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32Some people brought to Him a man who was deaf and hardly able to speak, and they begged Jesus to place His hand on him.… Cross References Then Jesus left the region of Tyre Matthew 15:21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Isaiah 23:1 This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. Ezekiel 26:2 “Son of man, because Tyre has said of Jerusalem, ‘Aha! The gate to the nations is broken; it has swung open to me; now that she lies in ruins I will be filled,’ and went through Sidon Acts 27:3 The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care. Mark 3:8 Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing. Luke 6:17 Then Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place. A large crowd of His disciples was there, along with a great number of people from all over Judea, Jerusalem, and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon. to the Sea of Galilee Matthew 15:29 Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee. Then He went up on a mountain and sat down. Matthew 4:18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. John 6:1 After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). and into the region of the Decapolis Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed. Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan. Isaiah 35:5-6 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. Mark 8:22-26 When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. / So He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. Then He spit on the man’s eyes and placed His hands on him. “Can you see anything?” He asked. / The man looked up and said, “I can see the people, but they look like trees walking around.” … Matthew 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Luke 7:22 So He replied, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. John 9:6-7 When Jesus had said this, He spit on the ground, made some mud, and applied it to the man’s eyes. / Then He told him, “Go, wash in the Pool of Siloam” (which means “Sent”). So the man went and washed, and came back seeing. Treasury of Scripture And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came to the sea of Galilee, through the middle of the coasts of Decapolis. from. Mark 7:24 And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid. Matthew 15:29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. Decapolis. Mark 5:20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. Matthew 4:25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan. Jump to Previous Borders Coasts Country Decapolis Decap'olis Departed Departing District Forth Galilee Jesus Lake Midst Neighbourhood Passing Region Returning Sea Sidon Ten Towns Tyre Vicinity Way WithinJump to Next Borders Coasts Country Decapolis Decap'olis Departed Departing District Forth Galilee Jesus Lake Midst Neighbourhood Passing Region Returning Sea Sidon Ten Towns Tyre Vicinity Way WithinMark 7 1. The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.8. They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men. 14. Food defiles not the man. 24. He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit; 31. and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech. Then Jesus left the region of Tyre Jesus departed from Phoenician territory after ministering to the Syrophoenician woman, showing that His compassion extended beyond Israel. Tyre was a wealthy coastal city with a largely Gentile population. Mat 15:21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district… and went through Sidon He traveled north through Sidon before turning southeast, an indirect route that brought Him through additional Gentile territory. Act 27:3 The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul… to the Sea of Galilee Jesus returned toward the familiar setting of much of His public ministry, where Jewish towns surrounded the lake. Mat 15:29 Moving on from there, Jesus went along the Sea of Galilee.… and into the region of the Decapolis. The Decapolis consisted of predominantly Gentile cities east and southeast of the Sea of Galilee, shaped by Greek and Roman culture. His presence there demonstrated His authority and mercy among people outside Israel while preparing the way for the gospel’s later spread to the nations. Mrk 5:20 So the man went away and began to proclaim.… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who performs miracles and teaches about the Kingdom of God. 2. Tyre A city in ancient Phoenicia, known for its wealth and commerce, located in what is now Lebanon. 3. Sidon Another ancient Phoenician city, north of Tyre, also in modern-day Lebanon. 4. Sea of Galilee A freshwater lake in Israel, significant in Jesus' ministry as a place where He performed miracles and taught. 5. Decapolis A group of ten cities on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire, known for their Greek culture and influence. Teaching Points Jesus' Intentional MinistryJesus' journey through Gentile regions like Tyre, Sidon, and the Decapolis demonstrates His mission to reach all people, not just the Jews. This challenges us to broaden our outreach and embrace diversity in our ministry efforts. Breaking Cultural Barriers By traveling through predominantly Gentile areas, Jesus breaks cultural and religious barriers. We are called to follow His example by engaging with people from different backgrounds and cultures, showing God's love to all. Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' actions in healing and teaching fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. This reinforces the reliability of Scripture and encourages us to trust in God's promises. The Importance of Geography in Ministry Jesus' strategic movement through various regions highlights the importance of being intentional about where we minister. We should seek God's guidance in where He wants us to serve and be open to His leading. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 7:31?2. How does Mark 7:31 demonstrate Jesus' compassion for those in need? 3. What can we learn from Jesus' journey through "the region of Decapolis"? 4. How does Mark 7:31 connect with Jesus' mission in Isaiah 35:5-6? 5. How can we apply Jesus' example of outreach in Mark 7:31 today? 6. What does Mark 7:31 teach about spreading the Gospel beyond cultural boundaries? 7. What is the significance of Jesus traveling through Tyre, Sidon, and the Decapolis in Mark 7:31? 8. How does Mark 7:31 reflect Jesus' mission to the Gentiles? 9. Why does Mark emphasize Jesus' journey in Mark 7:31? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 7? (31) Departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.--The better MSS. give "from the coasts of Tyre through Sidon." The latter city lay about twenty miles to the north. Accepting this reading, it marks the extreme limit of our Lord's journeyings--we can hardly say of His ministry, for there is no indication that He went there as a preacher of the Kingdom. We may however, perhaps, trace the feeling which prompted the visit in the words, "It shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon," in Luke 10:14, and in the "Other sheep, not of this fold," in John 10:16. Decapolis.--Another instance of St. Mark's use of a Roman nomenclature. St. Matthew says simply, "He departed thence, and came by the Sea of Galilee." For Decapolis, see Note on Matthew 4:25. Verse 31. - According to the most approved authorities this verse should be read thus: And again he went out from the borders of Tyre, and came through Sidon unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the borders of Decapolis. St. Matthew (Matthew 15:29) simply says that he "departed thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee." But from the more full statement of St. Mark we learn that he made a circuit, going first northwards through Phoenicia, with Galilee on his right, as far as Sidon; and thence probably over the spurs of Libanus to Damascus, mentioned by Pliny as one of the cities of the Decapolis. This would bring him probably through Caesarea Philippi to the eastern coast of the Sea of Galilee. Here, according to St. Matthew, he remained for a time in the mountainous district above the plain; choosing this position apparently for the sake of quiet and retirement, as also that, being conspicuous to all from the mountain, he might there await the multitude coming to him, whether for instruction or for healing. Mark 7:31 records more than a travel itinerary; it unveils the purposeful, border-crossing heart of Jesus. He leaves Tyre, passes through Sidon, returns by the Sea of Galilee, and enters the Decapolis, weaving Gentile and Jewish territories into one ministry tapestry. Each step fulfills prophecy, widens the circle of grace, and prepares hearts for the gospel’s worldwide advance. The verse reminds believers that Christ still moves intentionally, pursuing people in every place—there are no accidental detours on His map.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] left ἐξελθὼν (exelthōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. region ὁρίων (horiōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3725: Neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary horos; a boundary-line, i.e. a frontier. of Tyre Τύρου (Tyrou) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5184: Tyre, an ancient city, the capital of Phoenicia. Of Hebrew origin: Tyrus, a place in Palestine. [and] went ἦλθεν (ēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. through διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Sidon Σιδῶνος (Sidōnos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4605: Sidon, a great coast city of Phoenicia. Of Hebrew origin; Sidon, a place in Palestine. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative 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. Sea θάλασσαν (thalassan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2281: Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. of Galilee Γαλιλαίας (Galilaias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1056: Of Hebrew origin; Galiloea, a region of Palestine. [and] into ἀνὰ (ana) Preposition Strong's 303: A primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but used severally, or at. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. region ὁρίων (horiōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 3725: Neuter of a derivative of an apparently primary horos; a boundary-line, i.e. a frontier. of [the] Decapolis. Δεκαπόλεως (Dekapoleōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1179: From deka and polis; the ten-city region; the Decapolis, a district in Syria. Additonal Resources Mark 7:31 Blue Letter BibleMark 7:31 Bible Gateway Mark 7:31 Bible.com Mark 7:31 NIV |
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