Mark 5:20
New International Version
So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed.

New Living Translation
So the man started off to visit the Ten Towns of that region and began to proclaim the great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed at what he told them.

English Standard Version
And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and everyone marveled.

Berean Standard Bible
So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.

Berean Literal Bible
And he departed and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and all were marveling.

King James Bible
And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

New King James Version
And he departed and began to proclaim in Decapolis all that Jesus had done for him; and all marveled.

New American Standard Bible
And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed.

NASB 1995
And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed.

NASB 1977
And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone marveled.

Legacy Standard Bible
And he went away and began to preach in the Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was marveling.

Amplified Bible
So he [obeyed and] went away and began to publicly proclaim in Decapolis [the region of the ten Hellenistic cities] all the great things that Jesus had done for him; and all the people were astonished.

Christian Standard Bible
So he went out and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So he went out and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed.

American Standard Version
And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.

Contemporary English Version
The man went away into the region near the ten cities known as Decapolis and began telling everyone how much Jesus had done for him. Everyone who heard what had happened was amazed.

English Revised Version
And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So the man left. He began to tell how much Jesus had done for him in the Ten Cities. Everyone was amazed.

Good News Translation
So the man left and went all through the Ten Towns, telling what Jesus had done for him. And all who heard it were amazed.

International Standard Version
So the man left and began proclaiming in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was utterly amazed.

Majority Standard Bible
So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.

NET Bible
So he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him, and all were amazed.

New Heart English Bible
So he went his way, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him, and everyone was amazed.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him. And all men wondered.

Weymouth New Testament
So the man departed, and related publicly everywhere in the Ten Towns all that Jesus had done for him; and all were astonished.

World English Bible
He went his way, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him, and everyone marveled.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he went away, and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how Jesus did great things to him, and all were wondering.

Berean Literal Bible
And he departed and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and all were marveling.

Young's Literal Translation
and he went away, and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how great things Jesus did to him, and all were wondering.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he went away, and began to proclaim in Decapolis what Jesus did to him: and all were wondering.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he went his way, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men wondered.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he went away and began to preach in the Ten Cities, how great were the things that Jesus had done for him. And everyone wondered.

New American Bible
Then the man went off and began to proclaim in the Decapolis what Jesus had done for him; and all were amazed.

New Revised Standard Version
And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he went away, and began to preach in the ten cities about what Jesus had done for him; and they were all surprised.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he departed and he began preaching in the ten cities what Yeshua had done for him, and they were all astounded.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what things Jesus had done for him. And all were astonished.

Godbey New Testament
And he went away, and began to preach in Decapolis, how many things Jesus did to him. And all were astonished.

Haweis New Testament
And he went out, and began to publish in Decapolis, what great things Jesus had done for him: and all men marvelled.

Mace New Testament
and he departed, and published in Decapolis, what Jesus had done for him: and all were filled with admiration.

Weymouth New Testament
So the man departed, and related publicly everywhere in the Ten Towns all that Jesus had done for him; and all were astonished.

Worrell New Testament
And he went away, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus did for him; and all were wondering.

Worsley New Testament
and he departed, and published in Decapolis, how great things Jesus had done for him, and they were all amazed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Demons and the Pigs
19But Jesus would not allow him. “Go home to your own people,” He said, “and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you.” 20So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed. 21When Jesus had again crossed by boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him beside the sea.…

Cross References
Luke 8:39
“Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him.

Matthew 9:31
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.

John 4:28-30
Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, / “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” / So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Matthew 4:24
News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.

Luke 4:37
And the news about Jesus spread throughout the surrounding region.

John 1:40-42
Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).

Acts 10:42
And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

Matthew 8:4
Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 5:15
But the news about Jesus spread all the more, and great crowds came to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

John 9:25
He answered, “Whether He is a sinner I do not know. There is one thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!”

Acts 4:20
For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Matthew 15:31
The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.

Luke 7:16-17
A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” / And the news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and all the surrounding region.

John 12:17
Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.


Treasury of Scripture

And he departed, and began to publish in Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel.

Decapolis.

Mark 7:31
And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis.

Matthew 4:25
And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.

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Mark 5
1. Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,
13. they enter into the pigs.
22. He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.
25. He heals the woman subject to bleeding,
35. and raises Jairus' daughter from death.














So the man went away
This phrase indicates a decisive action taken by the man who had been healed by Jesus. The Greek word for "went away" is "ἀπῆλθεν" (apēlthen), which implies a departure with purpose. This reflects the transformative power of Jesus' healing, compelling the man to leave his previous life and embark on a new mission. Historically, this action signifies the beginning of his testimony, a common response to divine intervention in the Bible.

and began to proclaim
The Greek word "κηρύσσειν" (kērussein) is used here, meaning "to proclaim" or "to preach." This is not a mere sharing of information but a bold declaration of the truth. The man becomes an evangelist, spreading the good news of what Jesus has done. This act of proclamation is central to Christian witness, emphasizing the importance of sharing personal testimonies of faith and transformation.

throughout the Decapolis
The Decapolis was a group of ten cities on the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire, known for their Greek culture and pagan practices. By proclaiming Jesus' works in this region, the man was entering a mission field ripe for evangelism. This highlights the universal scope of the Gospel, transcending cultural and religious boundaries, and the courage required to witness in potentially hostile environments.

how much Jesus had done for him
This phrase underscores the personal nature of the man's testimony. The Greek word "ὅσα" (hosa) means "how much" or "all that," indicating the completeness and magnitude of Jesus' work in his life. It reflects the transformative power of Jesus' miracles, which are not just physical healings but also spiritual restorations. This personal testimony serves as a powerful tool for evangelism, as it is rooted in personal experience and gratitude.

And everyone was amazed
The reaction of amazement, from the Greek "ἐθαύμαζον" (ethaumazon), suggests a profound impact on those who heard the man's testimony. This amazement is not just a superficial surprise but a deep wonder that opens hearts to the possibility of faith. It reflects the power of a genuine testimony to move others and the role of divine encounters in drawing people to God. The amazement of the crowd serves as a reminder of the awe-inspiring nature of Jesus' works and the potential for personal accounts to inspire belief and transformation.

(20) Decapolis.--On the import of the name and the extent of the district so called, see Note on Matthew 4:25.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[So]
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the man] went away
ἀπῆλθεν (apēlthen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

began
ἤρξατο (ērxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

to proclaim
κηρύσσειν (kēryssein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 2784: To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.

throughout
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Decapolis
Δεκαπόλει (Dekapolei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1179: From deka and polis; the ten-city region; the Decapolis, a district in Syria.

how much
ὅσα (hosa)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

had done
ἐποίησεν (epoiēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

for him.
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

everyone
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

was amazed.
ἐθαύμαζον (ethaumazon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2296: (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.


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