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A Mission to Gentile Territory
Commentators explain that Jesus crossed to the eastern side of the lake, a region primarily inhabited by non-Jews (Gentiles). Scholars note that while manuscripts vary between calling the place the country of the 'Gerasenes' or 'Gadarenes,' the location was definitively outside traditional Jewish territory. This setting is crucial, as it shows Jesus' mission extending to all people.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 5:1
The Gerasenes (των Γερασηνων). Like Lu 8:26 while Mt 8:28 has "the Gadarenes." The ruins of the village Khersa (Gerasa) probably p…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 5:1
19th Century
Bishop
The country of the Gadarenes.—The better manuscripts give “Gerasenes,” some “Gergesenes.”
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 5:1
19th Century
Preacher
And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
They had had a very eventful passage across th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 5:1
Jesus now demonstrates his power over the forces of evil by casting out demons from a possessed man. Like the previous story, it reveals that Jesus…
John Gill
On Mark 5:1
17th Century
Pastor
And they came over unto the other side of the sea
Of Galilee, or Tiberias;
into the country of th…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 5:1–20
17th Century
Minister
Some openly willful sinners are like this madman. The commands of the law are like chains and fetters, to restrain sinners from their wicked course…