As he was entering into the boat, he who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Mark 5:18 in context
Mark 5:15–21
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They came to Jesus, and saw him who had been possessed by demons sitting, clothed, and in his right mind, even him who had the legion; and they were afraid.
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Those who saw it declared to them what happened to him who was possessed by demons, and about the pigs.
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They began to beg him to depart from their region.
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As he was entering into the boat, he who had been possessed by demons begged him that he might be with him.
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He didn’t allow him, but said to him, “Go to your house, to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you and how he had mercy on you.”
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He went his way, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him, and everyone marveled.
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When Jesus had crossed back over in the boat to the other side, a great multitude was gathered to him; and he was by the sea.
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