Mark 5:18-20
Living Bible
18 So he got back into the boat. The man who had been possessed by the demons begged Jesus to let him go along. 19 But Jesus said no.
“Go home to your friends,” he told him, “and tell them what wonderful things God has done for you; and how merciful he has been.”
20 So the man started off to visit the Ten Towns[a] of that region and began to tell everyone about the great things Jesus had done for him; and they were awestruck by his story.
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- Mark 5:20 to visit the Ten Towns, or “to visit Decapolis.”
Mark 5:18-20
King James Version
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.
19 Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.
20 And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.
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Mark 5:18-20
New King James Version
18 And when He got into the boat, (A)he who had been demon-possessed begged Him that he might be with Him. 19 However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, “Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.” 20 And he departed and began to (B)proclaim in [a]Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all (C)marveled.
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- Mark 5:20 Lit. Ten Cities
Mark 5:18-20
English Standard Version
18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. 19 And he did not permit him but said to him, “Go home to your friends and (A)tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” 20 And he went away and began to proclaim in (B)the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and everyone marveled.
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