They came to the other side of the sea, into the region of the Gerasenes.
Parallel translations
- WEB They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
- KJV And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
- BSB On the other side of the sea, they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes.
- NKJV Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes.
- NLT So they arrived at the other side of the lake, in the region of the Gerasenes.
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Quick answer
Jesus and his disciples arrive on the eastern, Gentile shore in the region of the Gadarenes.
Overview
Crossing into Gentile territory, Jesus extends his ministry beyond Israel, foreshadowing the gospel's reach to all peoples. The regional name appears with variants in the manuscripts (Gadarenes, Gerasenes, Gergesenes), reflecting the broader district around these towns. Here Jesus will confront the powers of darkness in dramatic fashion.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Luke 8:26–39They arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee.
- Matt 8:28–34When he came to the other side, into the country of the Gergesenes, two people possessed by demons met him there, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that nobody could pass that way.
- Mark 4:35On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let’s go over to the other side.”
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