Mark 5:6

6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.

Mark 5:6 in Other Translations

6 But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

6 And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and fell down before him.

6 When Jesus was still some distance away, the man saw him, ran to meet him, and bowed low before him.

6 When he saw Jesus a long way off, he ran and bowed in worship before him -

6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and knelt down before Him.

Mark 5:6 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 5:6

But when he saw Jesus afar off
For it seems the tombs among which this man dwelt, were at some distance from the sea shore: wherefore when it is said, ( Mark 5:2 ) , that this man met Jesus, as soon as he came out of the ship: the meaning that he then came forth to meet him, as he might do upon sight of persons landing afar off; though he might not know then, who Jesus was: but coming nearer, and perceiving who he was, such was the power of Christ over the devils in him, that though sore against their wills, they obliged him to move on speedily towards him; so that

he ran and worshipped him:
he made all imaginable haste to him; and when he came up to him, fell down at his feet before him, acknowledging his superiority and power, whom no chains nor fetters could bind, nor any man tame; nor durst any man pass that way, for fear of him: and yet, upon sight of Christ, without a word spoken to him, he runs and prostrates himself before him. This is an instance of the superiority of Christ over the devils, who knowing who he is, are filled with horror at him, fall down before him, and in their way do homage to him; though it is impossible they should be spiritual worshippers of him: unless this is rather to be understood of the man himself, who, at the sight of Christ, might have his senses for the present restored, and a knowledge of Christ given: to whom he ran speedily, and threw himself at his feet, hoping for relief from him: however, it may be an emblem of a poor awakened sinner, having a distant sight of Christ, who, upon it, makes haste unto him, and prostrates itself before him, believing he is able, if willing, to save him from the power of Satan, the evil of sin, and from eternal ruin and damnation.

Mark 5:6 In-Context

4 For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him.

5 Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.

6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.

7 He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!”

8 For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!”