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Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 5:1-99

Mark 5 THE CONVICTION, as to “what manner of Man” the Lord Jesus is, once having been reached by faith, it carries with it the assurance that He must be equal to meeting every emergency. Yet, even so, it is well for the disciple to actually see Him dealing with men, and with the troubles that have come upon them by reason of sin, in His delivering mercy. In this chapter we see the Lord displaying His power, and thereby educating His disciples still further. That education may be ours also as... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 5:2-5

The demoniac: v. 2. And when He was come out of the ship, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, v. 3. who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains, v. 4. because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him. v. 5. And always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs, crying,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 5:1-20

5. Conflict of Jesus with the despairing Unbelief of the Demoniac, and the selfish Unbelief of the Gada renes; Healing of the Demoniac, and Triumph over Human Devices for Security. (Mark 5:1-20)(Parallels: Matthew 8:28-34; Luke 8:26-39)1And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gada renes. 2And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the 3tombs a man with an unclean spirit, Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Mark 5:1-17

Mark THE LORD OF DEMONS Mar_5:1 - Mar_5:20 . The awful picture of this demoniac is either painted from life, or it is one of the most wonderful feats of the poetic imagination. Nothing more terrible, vivid, penetrating, and real was ever conceived by the greatest creative genius. If it is not simply a portrait, ³chylus or Dante might own the artist for a brother. We see the quiet landing on the eastern shore, and almost hear the yells that broke the silence as the fierce, demon-ridden man... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Mark 5:1-20

Power over Unclean Spirits Mark 5:1-20 This poor victim of a dark tyrant power was endowed with superhuman strength, and scorned restraint. Terrible to others, he endured untold misery himself, and sought relief in tears and self-inflicted torture. The evil spirit who inflicted torment was also in dread of torment from the gentle Savior, as one whose eyes are inflamed dreads the light. What an admixture of man and demons-he answered, We are many! And how malignant! The demons dread... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 5:1-43

Nevertheless the men of Gadara "began to beseech Him to depart from their borders" (verse Mar 5:17 ). The price was too heavy; their pigs were destroyed. There is heartbreak here. Jairus fell at His feet, and said, "My little daughter is at the point of death." "And He went with him." Of course He did! Exposition is superfluous. The procession to Jairus' house halted. The deep compassion of the Master's heart could not pass on without coming into very close dealing with this poor, broken,... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Mark 5:1-20

The Wild Man of Gadara Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTORY WORDS There are several things we wish to suggest, culled from the opening verses of our Scripture. 1. The first phrase: "The other side." The opening verse says, "And they came over unto the other side of the sea." There is, indeed, "This side of the sea." This side is America. There is the other side of the sea; that is India, Japan, China, Africa, and many needy lands. Are we doing all our work on this side of the sea? Are we giving all our... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 5:1-20

Jesus Demonstrates His Power and Authority over a Regiment of Evil Spirits (5:1-20). The incident we are now about to examine raises the question as to the existence of evil spirits. But this is something never doubted anywhere in the Bible. It is not constantly stressed, but there is the clear indication of evil power at work behind the scenes from Genesis 3:0 onwards, right through to Revelation. And that Jesus Himself believed in Satan the Adversary (the Devil, the Accuser) there can be no... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 5:1-43

SECTION 3. Jesus’ Ministry Throughout Galilee and In The Surrounding Regions (4:35-9:32). After the initial opening up of the story of Jesus with its continual emphasis on His unique authority, Who He was and what He had come to do (Mark 4:1-3), and the series of parables which have indicated how the Kingly Rule of God was to expand (Mark 4:1-34), Mark now indicates how this expansion continued to occur through the ministry of Jesus in Galilee and the surrounding regions. At the same time he... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 5:2-5

‘And when he was come out of the boat immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, who had his dwelling among the tombs, and no man could any more bind him, no, not with a chain. For he had often been bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him, and the fetters broken in pieces. And no man had strength to tame him. And always night and day in the tombs and in the mountains he was crying out and cutting himself with stones.’ Jesus had come... read more

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