Add parallel Print Page Options

7-8 As Jesus was saying, “You evil spirit, come out of this man,” the man shouted loudly, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you in God’s name not to punish me!”

Then Jesus asked the man, “What is your name?”

The man answered, “My name is Legion,[a] because there are many spirits inside me.” 10 The spirits inside the man begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of that area.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Mark 5:9 Legion This name means very many. A legion was about 6000 men in the Roman army.

Bible Gateway Recommends

ERV Paperback Bible  - Slightly Imperfect
ERV Paperback Bible - Slightly Imperfect
Retail: $6.99
Our Price: $4.67
Save: $2.32 (33%)
ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, russet
ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, russet
Retail: $18.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $5.00 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ERV Flexcover Bible, Case of 28
ERV Flexcover Bible, Case of 28
Retail: $223.72
Our Price: $167.72
Save: $56.00 (25%)
ERV Illustrated Paperback New Testament
ERV Illustrated Paperback New Testament
Retail: $3.99
Our Price: $1.99
Save: $2.00 (50%)
Thai New Testament (ERV) City Bible--softcover
Thai New Testament (ERV) City Bible--softcover
Retail: $10.99
Our Price: $9.49
Save: $1.50 (14%)
PDT Flexcover Bible, Case of 24
PDT Flexcover Bible, Case of 24
Retail: $215.76
Our Price: $159.99
Save: $55.77 (26%)