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Mark 5:21

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Mark 5:21

Verse 21 of 43

Scripture focus

And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.

Mark 5:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 5:21

Theological / Devotional

Passed over again. [The Invalid Woman; Jairus’ Daughter, Mark 5:21-43 = Matt. 9:18-26 = Luke 8:40-56. Major comment: Mark. See Middle Galilean Ministry; The Ministry of Our Lord; on miracles pp. 208-213.] The healing of the invalid woman and the raising of the daughter of Jairus occurred soon after the healing of the two demoniacs (see on Matt. 8:18; 12:22; 13:1). The crossing of the lake here referred to was from the vicinity of Gergesa, on the eastern shore (see on Mark 5:1), to Capernaum, a distance of 5 or 6 mi. in a northwesterly direction.

Much people gathered. As they did everywhere Jesus went during this period of His ministry (see chs. 3:7, 20, 32; 4:1).

Nigh unto the sea. Apparently a crowd began to gather on the shore as soon as the people recognized Jesus approaching in one of the boats. For a time He remained near where He had landed, teaching and healing, as His custom was when the people gathered about Him. Then, together with some of His disciples, Jesus went to the home of Levi Matthew to attend the feast there given in His honor (see on ch. 2:15-17). It was here that Jairus found Jesus (see Matt. 9:10, 14, 18; DA 342).

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