Mark 6:53-56
Chapter 6
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Healings in Gennesaret
After crossing the lake, they arrived at Gennesaret and tied up the boat.54
As soon as they landed, people recognized Jesus
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and ran to spread the news throughout the countryside. Wherever he was, they brought the sick lying on their mats to him;
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and wherever he went—whether to villages, towns, or farms—they laid the sick in the marketplace and begged him to let them touch just the fringe of his cloak. And everyone who touched him was healed.
Commentaries
Healings in Gennesaret.
In this new summary (1:32-39; 3:7-12), the evangelist highlights Jesus’ missionary travel as he seeks out people from town to town, and the faith of those who come to him seeking relief from their ailments and exclusion.