Mark 5:6
New International Version
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.

New Living Translation
When Jesus was still some distance away, the man saw him, ran to meet him, and bowed low before him.

English Standard Version
And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and fell down before him.

Berean Standard Bible
When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.

Berean Literal Bible
And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.

King James Bible
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

New King James Version
When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him.

New American Standard Bible
Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;

NASB 1995
Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;

NASB 1977
And seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;

Legacy Standard Bible
And seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him;

Amplified Bible
Seeing Jesus from a distance, he ran up and bowed down before Him [in homage];

Christian Standard Bible
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before Him.

American Standard Version
And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him;

Contemporary English Version
When the man saw Jesus in the distance, he ran up to him and knelt down.

English Revised Version
And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The man saw Jesus at a distance. So he ran [to Jesus], bowed down in front of him,

Good News Translation
He was some distance away when he saw Jesus; so he ran, fell on his knees before him,

International Standard Version
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell down in front of him,

Majority Standard Bible
When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.

NET Bible
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down before him.

New Heart English Bible
And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and bowed down to him,

Webster's Bible Translation
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshiped him,

Weymouth New Testament
And when he saw Jesus in the distance, he ran and threw himself at His feet,

World English Bible
When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and bowed down to him,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and prostrated to Him,

Berean Literal Bible
And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.

Young's Literal Translation
And, having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and bowed before him,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having seen Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And seeing Jesus afar off, he ran and adored him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And seeing Jesus from afar, he ran and adored him.

New American Bible
Catching sight of Jesus from a distance, he ran up and prostrated himself before him,

New Revised Standard Version
When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and bowed down before him;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshipped him,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But when he saw Yeshua from a distance he ran and prostrated himself.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when he saw Jesus at a distance, he ran and did him homage;

Godbey New Testament
And seeing Jesus a great way off, he ran to Him, and worshiped Him;

Haweis New Testament
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

Mace New Testament
but when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and prostrated himself before him.

Weymouth New Testament
And when he saw Jesus in the distance, he ran and threw himself at His feet,

Worrell New Testament
And, seeing Jesus afar off, he ran and worshiped Him;

Worsley New Testament
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped Him,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Demons and the Pigs
5Night and day in the tombs and in the mountains he kept crying out and cutting himself with stones. 6When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him. 7And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!”…

Cross References
Luke 8:28
When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!”

Matthew 8:29
“What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?”

James 2:19
You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

Acts 16:17
This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!”

Matthew 14:33
Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”

John 9:38
“Lord, I believe,” he said. And he worshiped Jesus.

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Revelation 5:13-14
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” / And the four living creatures said, “Amen,” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

1 John 4:2-3
By this you will know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, / and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and which is already in the world at this time.

Acts 19:15
But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

John 4:29
“Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?”

Mark 3:11
And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!”

Luke 4:41
Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.

Matthew 4:10
“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”


Treasury of Scripture

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

he ran.

Psalm 66:3
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

Psalm 72:9
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.

Luke 4:41
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

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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.














When the man saw Jesus
The phrase "saw Jesus" indicates a moment of recognition and revelation. In the Greek, the word for "saw" is "ἰδών" (idón), which implies more than just physical sight; it suggests a deeper understanding or perception. This moment is significant because it marks the beginning of the man's transformation. Historically, Jesus' presence often elicited immediate recognition of His divine authority, even from those possessed by demons, as seen in this passage. This recognition underscores the power and authority of Jesus, which transcends physical and spiritual realms.

from a distance
The phrase "from a distance" highlights the initial separation between the man and Jesus. In the Greek, "μακρόθεν" (makrothen) suggests a spatial gap, but it also symbolizes the spiritual and social distance between the man, who was possessed and marginalized, and the holy, pure Jesus. This distance is significant in the narrative, as it emphasizes the man's isolation due to his condition and the societal rejection he faced. Yet, despite this separation, the man's immediate response to Jesus' presence indicates the drawing power of Christ's love and authority.

he ran
The action "he ran" is translated from the Greek "ἔδραμεν" (edramen), which conveys urgency and eagerness. This verb suggests a compelling force driving the man towards Jesus, despite his previous state of torment. In a historical context, running towards someone of importance was a sign of desperation or deep need. This act of running signifies the man's recognition of Jesus as the source of hope and deliverance, illustrating the transformative power of encountering Christ.

and fell on his knees before Him
The phrase "fell on his knees" is derived from the Greek "προσεκύνησεν" (prosekynēsen), which means to prostrate oneself in worship or submission. This act of falling on his knees is a profound gesture of humility and reverence, acknowledging Jesus' divine authority. In the cultural and historical context of the time, kneeling was a sign of respect and supplication, often reserved for deities or kings. The man's posture before Jesus reflects a recognition of His lordship and a plea for mercy, demonstrating the power of Jesus to inspire worship and submission even from those in the grip of evil.

(6) He ran and worshipped him.--The precise attitude would be that of one who not only knelt but touched the ground with his forehead in token of his suppliant reverence.

Verse 6. - And when he saw Jesus from afar. These words, "from afar," explain the fact of our Lord being immediately met by the man as soon as he left the boat. Vers. 3-5 inclusive must be regarded as parenthetical. They describe the ordinary condition of the demoniac, and his sad wild life from day to day. From the high ground which he frequented he had seen the boat, in which Jesus was, nearing the shore. He had seen the other boats. Perhaps he had seen the sudden rise of the storm and its equally sudden suppression; and he, like others who witnessed it, was affected by it. So he hastened to the shore; he ran and worshipped him. He felt the power of his presence, and so he was constrained through fear to do him reverence, for "the devils also believe and shudder (φρίσσουσι)" (James 2:19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

[the man] saw
ἰδὼν (idōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

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

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

a distance,
μακρόθεν (makrothen)
Adverb
Strong's 3113: From a (long) distance, afar. Adverb from makros; from a distance or afar.

he ran
ἔδραμεν (edramen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.

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

fell on his knees
προσεκύνησεν (prosekynēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4352: From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.

before Him.
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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.


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