Mark 5:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 5:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 5:17 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 5:17 — KJV
“And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.”
— Mark 5:17 (KJV)
Mark 5:17 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 5:17
“Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:17: pray, depart
“And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:17: pray, depart
“Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. present: or, meat offering”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:17: pray, depart
“And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel's father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them. until afternoon: Heb. till the day declined”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:17: pray, depart
“And when the man rose up to depart, he, and his concubine, and his servant, his father in law, the damsel's father, said unto him, Behold, now the day draweth toward evening, I pray you tarry all night: behold, the day groweth to an end, lodge here, that thine heart may be merry; and to morrow get you early on your way, that thou mayest go home. draweth: Heb. is weak the day groweth to an end: Heb. it is the pitching time of the day home: Heb. to thy tent”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:17: pray, depart
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