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Mark 5:18

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And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
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  1. Luke 8:38–39Rank 1 from verse 18
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    38Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

    39Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.

  2. Philippians 1:23–24Rank 2 from verse 18
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    23For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

    24Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

  3. Mark 5:17Rank 3 from verse 18
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    17And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

  4. Luke 23:42–43Rank 4 from verse 18
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    42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

    43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.

  5. Mark 5:7Rank 5 from verse 18
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    7And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

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Mark 5:18

COMBINED MEANING

ship

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A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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possessed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of possess, meaning to have, hold, occupy, obtain, or take as one's own.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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devil

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Sense 1: The Devil: Satan, the old serpent, the enemy, adversary, tempter, and deceiver. Sense 2: An evil or unclean spirit. Sense 3: By figure, a person characterized by great wickedness.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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might

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Sense 1: Power or strength. Sense 2: An auxiliary expressing possibility or permission.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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17And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.

18And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.

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19Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.

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