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On the other side of the sea, they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes. Mark 5:1 · Berean Standard Bible
They make it across the lake and arrive in the region of the Gerasenes — Gentile territory, unfamiliar ground. Jesus didn't come here by accident.
After the dramatic storm, this arrival feels intentional. Jesus crossed a dangerous lake to reach this specific place, and what happens next shows why.
Mark describes the arrival on the far shore.
The boat lands, and the disciples step into territory most Jewish teachers would avoid. But Jesus crossed a stormy sea to get here — and someone on this shore desperately needs him.
The arrival 'on the other side' (eis to peran) in the region of the Gerasenes marks Jesus' entry into predominantly Gentile territory east of the Sea of Galilee, extending his ministry beyond Jewish boundaries.
The geographical note connects directly to Jesus' command in 4:35. The Gerasenes region (variant readings include Gadarenes and Gergesenes) was part of the Hellenistic Decapolis.
Mark narrates the landing on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee.
After surviving the storm, Jesus and his disciples arrive in Gentile territory. The crossing was more than geographical — it signals that Jesus' mission reaches beyond Israel.
1On the other side of the sea, they arrived in the region of the Gerasenes.
2As soon as Jesus got out of the boat, He was met by a man with an unclean spirit, who was coming from the tombs.
3This man had been living in the tombs and could no longer be restrained, even with chains.
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