What does “My name is Legion, for we are many” mean in this passage?

When the unclean spirit speaks through the man and says, “My name is Legion, for we are many,” it shows that this man is not troubled by just one demon but by a whole crowd of them. A legion was a large unit of soldiers, so the word paints a picture of organized, powerful opposition. This helps us see how deep the man’s bondage is and how strong evil can seem. At the same time, the demons have to answer Jesus and obey Him, which shows that His authority is far greater than their combined power.

Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the herd of pigs and drown them?

The demons begged Jesus not to send them out of the area and asked to go into the pigs instead. Jesus gave them permission, and the whole herd rushed into the sea and drowned. This shows several things at once: the real, destructive nature of these spirits, the depth of the man’s deliverance, and the difference between his restored life and the loss of the animals. The scene makes visible what evil wants to do, which is destroy. It also shows that Jesus decides what happens; the demons can act only by His leave.

Why were the people afraid and asked Jesus to leave after the man was healed?

When the townspeople saw the man who had been tormented now sitting, clothed, and in his right mind, they were afraid. They also heard about the loss of the pigs. Instead of rejoicing that a man had been set free, they begged Jesus to leave their region. This shows how fear and concern for possessions can outweigh care for a person’s soul. The change felt threatening and costly to them. The story warns us how easy it is to value comfort and wealth more than God’s saving work right in front of us.

Why did Jesus send the healed man home instead of letting him follow as a disciple?

The man who had been freed from the demons wanted to stay with Jesus, but Jesus told him to go home to his friends and tell them what the Lord had done and how He had shown compassion. Instead of joining the travelling group, this man was given a mission where he lived. His own people had known how broken he was, so his changed life would be a clear witness. This shows that following Jesus is not always about leaving home; often it means staying and telling others what God has done for you.

Who was the woman with the issue of blood and why is her healing important?

The woman had been bleeding for twelve years, had seen many doctors, spent all she had, and only grew worse. She quietly came up behind Jesus in the crowd, believing that if she could just touch His clothes she would be healed. When she did, the bleeding stopped at once. Jesus stopped, brought her out of hiding, and called her “Daughter,” saying her faith had made her whole. Her story shows that even weak, trembling faith that reaches out to Christ is honored by Him, and that He sees and cares for suffering people others overlook.

What does “Daughter, your faith has made you whole” teach about faith?

When Jesus says to the woman, “Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole,” He points to trust in Him as the means by which she receives His healing power. It was not her touch as a mere act, but the belief behind it, that He could help when all others had failed. Her faith was not perfect; she was afraid and tried to stay hidden. Still, Jesus accepts it, gives her peace, and confirms that she is truly healed. This teaches that sincere trust in Him, even when mixed with fear, is welcomed and answered.

Why did Jesus say Jairus’s daughter was not dead but sleeping?

When Jesus came to Jairus’s house and saw the loud mourning, He said, “The damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.” The people laughed at Him, because they knew she had died. Jesus was not denying that she had really died, but speaking of death as sleep in His hands. For Him, waking her was as simple as waking someone from sleep. By taking her hand and telling her to arise, and her getting up at once, He showed that death must yield to His voice. This gives a picture of hope beyond death for those in His care.

What does this passage show about Jesus’ authority over evil spirits and death?

In one chapter we see Jesus drive out many demons, calm a tormented mind, heal a long‑suffering woman, and raise a child from death. The demons recognize Him as the Son of the Most High God and must beg for permission. Sickness that no doctor could cure stops instantly when He is touched. A dead girl rises at His word. Together these scenes show that His authority reaches over spiritual powers, long‑term illness, and even the grave. This invites us to move from fear to faith in Him when we face dark and hopeless situations.

How can the stories of the bleeding woman and Jairus help someone struggling with fear?

Both Jairus and the woman face deep fear: one for a dying child, the other after twelve years of sickness and disappointment. The woman pushes through the crowd to touch Jesus’ cloak. Jairus hears that his daughter is dead, but Jesus tells him, “Be not afraid, only believe.” In both cases, they cling to Him when everything looks lost, and He answers. For someone facing fear today, these stories encourage you to bring your need to Jesus, hold on to Him even when news gets worse, and trust that His power and compassion are greater than what you see.

Why did Jesus only take Peter, James, John, and the parents into the room with the girl?

Jesus sent the crowd out and allowed only Peter, James, John, and the girl’s parents into the room where she lay. The mourners had laughed at Him when He said she was sleeping, showing their unbelief and scorn. By limiting who went in, He removed the noise and mockery and kept with Him a small group who would quietly witness what He did. This shows that not everyone is given a front‑row seat to God’s works, especially those who only scoff. It also underlines that His miracles are not for show, but to reveal His mercy and power.

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Mark 5:1

KJV

And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

The Demons and the Pigs

1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

4 Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

7 And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

8 For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

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

11 Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.

12 And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.

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.

14 And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.

15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

16 And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the devil, and also concerning the swine.

17 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

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.

The Healing Touch of Jesus

21 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.

22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

23 And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,

26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,

27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?

31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

37 And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

38 And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

39 And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

40 And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

41 And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

43 And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

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