Mark 5:8
New International Version
For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!”

New Living Translation
For Jesus had already said to the spirit, “Come out of the man, you evil spirit.”

English Standard Version
For he was saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”

Berean Standard Bible
For Jesus had already declared, “Come out of this man, you unclean spirit!”

Berean Literal Bible
For He was saying to him, "You come forth out of the man, unclean spirit!"

King James Bible
For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

New King James Version
For He said to him, “Come out of the man, unclean spirit!”

New American Standard Bible
For He had already been saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”

NASB 1995
For He had been saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”

NASB 1977
For He had been saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”

Legacy Standard Bible
For He had been saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”

Amplified Bible
For Jesus had been saying to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”

Christian Standard Bible
For he had told him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For He had told him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”

American Standard Version
For he said unto him, Come forth, thou unclean spirit, out of the man.

Contemporary English Version
The man said this because Jesus had already told the evil spirit to come out of him.

English Revised Version
For he said unto him, Come forth, thou unclean spirit, out of the man.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He shouted this because Jesus said, "You evil spirit, come out of the man."

Good News Translation
He said this because Jesus was saying, "Evil spirit, come out of this man!")

International Standard Version
Jesus had been saying to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!"

Majority Standard Bible
For Jesus had already declared, ?Come out of this man, you unclean spirit!?

NET Bible
(For Jesus had said to him, "Come out of that man, you unclean spirit!")

New Heart English Bible
For he had been saying to him, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit."

Webster's Bible Translation
(For he said to him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.)

Weymouth New Testament
For He had said to him, "Foul spirit, come out of the man."

World English Bible
For he said to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For He said to him, “Come forth, unclean spirit, out of the man!”

Berean Literal Bible
For He was saying to him, "You come forth out of the man, unclean spirit!"

Young's Literal Translation
(for he said to him, 'Come forth, spirit unclean, out of the man,')

Smith's Literal Translation
For he said to him, Come forth out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For he said unto him: Go out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For he said to him, “Depart from the man, you unclean spirit.”

New American Bible
(He had been saying to him, “Unclean spirit, come out of the man!”)

New Revised Standard Version
For he had said to him, “Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For he said to him, Get out of the man, O you unclean spirit.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For he had said to him, “Come out from the man, foul spirit!”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For he had said to him: Unclean spirit, come out of the man.

Godbey New Testament
For He said to him, Unclean spirit, come out from the man.

Haweis New Testament
(For he had said unto him, Come out, unclean spirit, from the man.)

Mace New Testament
(for Jesus had said to him, "come out of the man, thou impure spirit.")

Weymouth New Testament
For He had said to him, "Foul spirit, come out of the man."

Worrell New Testament
For He said to him, "Come forth, unclean spirit, out of the man!"

Worsley New Testament
(for He said to him, Thou impure spirit, come out of the man.)

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Demons and the Pigs
7And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!” 8For Jesus had already declared, “Come out of this man, you unclean spirit!” 9“What is your name?” Jesus asked. “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.”…

Cross References
Matthew 8:16
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.

Luke 8:29
For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.

Matthew 12:28
But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

Luke 4:35
But Jesus rebuked the demon. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” At this, the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without harming him.

Acts 16:18
She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.

Matthew 17:18
Then Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.

Luke 9:42
Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

Mark 1:25-26
But Jesus rebuked the spirit. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” / At this, the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and came out with a loud shriek.

Matthew 10:1
And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.

Luke 10:17
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”

Acts 19:15-16
But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” / Then the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house naked and wounded.

Matthew 4:24
News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed, and He healed them.

Luke 11:20
But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.

John 14:12
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

Acts 8:7
With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.


Treasury of Scripture

For he said to him, Come out of the man, you unclean spirit.

Mark 1:25
And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

Mark 9:25,26
When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him…

Acts 16:18
And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.

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1. Jesus delivering the possessed of the legion of demons,
13. they enter into the pigs.
22. He is entreated by Jairus to go and heal his daughter.
25. He heals the woman subject to bleeding,
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For Jesus had already said
This phrase indicates a prior command given by Jesus, emphasizing His authority and the immediacy of His words. The Greek word for "said" is "ἔλεγεν" (elegen), which is in the imperfect tense, suggesting a continuous or repeated action. This implies that Jesus' command was not a one-time utterance but a persistent declaration of His authority over the spiritual realm. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of the power of spoken words, especially from a figure of divine authority like Jesus.

to him
The "him" refers to the man possessed by the unclean spirit. This personal address highlights Jesus' compassion and focus on the individual, despite the presence of a legion of demons. It underscores the personal nature of Jesus' ministry, where He sees and addresses the person in need, not just the spiritual affliction.

Come out
The command "Come out" is a direct order from Jesus to the unclean spirit. The Greek word "ἔξελθε" (exelthe) is an imperative, showing the authoritative nature of Jesus' command. This reflects the power of Jesus over demonic forces, a theme consistent throughout the Gospels. In the historical context, exorcisms were not uncommon, but Jesus' method was unique in its simplicity and authority, contrasting with the elaborate rituals of the time.

of this man
This phrase emphasizes the possession and the personal impact of the unclean spirit on the individual. It highlights the spiritual battle over human lives and the value Jesus places on each person. The use of "this man" personalizes the encounter, reminding readers that Jesus' mission was to restore individuals to wholeness.

you unclean spirit
The term "unclean spirit" is significant in the Jewish context, where ritual purity was highly valued. The Greek word "ἀκάθαρτον" (akatharton) denotes something impure or defiled. In the scriptural context, unclean spirits are often associated with moral and spiritual corruption. Jesus' identification of the spirit as "unclean" underscores His role in purifying and restoring holiness to those afflicted by such forces. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's desire to cleanse and redeem His creation.

(8) For he said unto him.--The Greek verb is in the imperfect tense, he was saying, as though the demoniac had interrupted our Lord even while the words were in the act of being uttered.

Thou unclean spirit.--It is noticeable that our Lord first speaks as if the men were oppressed by a single demon only, and that it is in the answer of the man himself that we learn that their name was Legion. (On the man's use of the word "Legion," see Note on Matthew 8:29.)

Verses 8, 9. - For he said unto him, Come forth, thou unclean spirit, out of the man; literally, for he was saying (ἔλεγε). The unclean spirit endeavored to arrest, before it was spoken, that word of power which he knew he must obey. So in what follows, He was asking him (ἐπηρώτα), What is thy name? Why does our Lord ask this question? Clearly to elicit from him an answer that would reveal the multitude of the evil spirits, and so make his own power over them to be fully known. And he saith unto him, My name is Legion; for we are many. The Roman legion consisted of six thousand soldiers. But the word is here used indefinitely for a large number. St. Luke so explains it where he says (Luke 8:30), "And he said, Legion: for many devils were entered into him." This revelation is doubtless designed to teach us how great is the number as well as the malignity of the evil spirits. If one human being can be possessed by so many, how vast must be the host of those who are permitted to have access to the souls of men, and if possible lead them to destruction! Satan here imitates him who is "The Lord of hosts." He too marshals his hosts, that he may fight against God and his people. But "for this purpose was the Son of God manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

[Jesus] had already declared,
ἔλεγεν (elegen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Come
Ἔξελθε (Exelthe)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

out of
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

[this]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

man,
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

{you} unclean
ἀκάθαρτον (akatharton)
Adjective - Vocative Neuter Singular
Strong's 169: Unclean, impure. Impure (lewd) or specially, (demonic).

spirit!”
πνεῦμα (pneuma)
Noun - Vocative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit.


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