Mark 5:17 Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Man

17 Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.

Meaning of Mark 5:17

Mark 5:17 depicts the immediate reaction of fear and rejection from the people as they urge Jesus to leave their region after witnessing His miraculous healing of a demon-possessed man. This verse challenges us to ponder our own responses to the transformative power of Christ. Do we embrace His miracles or push Him away due to fear of the unknown?

Cross References for Mark 5:17

Deuteronomy 5:25 - But now, why should we die? This great fire will consume us, and we will die if we hear the voi... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:25 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:25

Job 21:14-15 - Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know your ways. Click to read the verse Job 21:14-15 Click to read the verse Job 21:14-15

Luke 5:8 - When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sin... Click to read the verse Luke 5:8 Click to read the verse Luke 5:8

Genesis 26:16 - Then Abimelech said to Isaac, “Move away from us; you have become too powerful for us.” Click to read the verse Genesis 26:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:16

Acts 13:50 - But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. Th... Click to read the verse Acts 13:50 Click to read the verse Acts 13:50

1 Kings 17:18 - She said to Elijah, “What do you have against me, man of God? Did you come to remind me of my s... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:18 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:18

Mark 5:7 - He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?... Click to read the verse Mark 5:7 Click to read the verse Mark 5:7

Mark 1:24 - “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—t... Click to read the verse Mark 1:24 Click to read the verse Mark 1:24

Luke 8:37 - Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them, because they were... Click to read the verse Luke 8:37 Click to read the verse Luke 8:37

Matthew 8:34 - Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to lea... Click to read the verse Matthew 8:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 8:34

Acts 16:39 - They came to appease them and escorted them from the prison, requesting them to leave the city. Click to read the verse Acts 16:39 Click to read the verse Acts 16:39

Mark 5:18 - As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Click to read the verse Mark 5:18 Click to read the verse Mark 5:18