Mark 5:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 5:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 5:9 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 5:9 — KJV
“And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.”
— Mark 5:9 (KJV)
Mark 5:9 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 5:9
“And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:9: asked, name, saying
“Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name:”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:9: asked, name, saying
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:9: asked, name, saying
“And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. hear: or, answer answered: or, heard leaped...: or, leaped up and down at the altar”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:9: name, answered, saying
“For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.”
Shares key themes with Mark 5:9: name, saying, many
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