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MARK 5:21 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
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“And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.”
When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake — the return to the Jewish side of the lake is marked by the immediate gathering of a large crowd, in contrast to the Gerasene community that asked Jesus to leave. The lake crossing is the transition between the Gentile mission of chapter 5's first half and the Jewish ministry of its second half. The structural parallel between the two halves of chapter 5 is deliberate: a healing on each side of the lake, a restoration to community in each case, different responses from the surrounding communities.

Church Fathers on Mark 5:21

After the miracle of the demoniac, the Lord works another miracle, namely, in raising up the daughter of the ruler of the synagogue; the Evangelist, before narrating this miracle, says, 'And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto Him.'

Theophylact · 11th century

But we must understand, that what is added of the daughter of the ruler of the synagogue, took place when Jesus had again crossed the sea in a ship, though how long after does not appear; for if there were not an interval, there could be no time for the taking place of that which Matthew relates, concerning the feast at his own house; after which event, nothing follows immediately, except this concerning the daughter of the chief of the synagogue. For he has so put it…

Augustine · 4th century · de Con. Evan., 2, 28

Observe that the object of His question was that the woman should confess the truth of her long want of faith, of her sudden belief and healing, and so herself be confirmed in faith, and afford an example to others.

Bede · 8th century · in Marc., 2, 22
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