Mark 5:24

And [Jesus] went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

And {G2532} Jesus went {G565} with {G3326} him {G846}; and {G2532} much {G4183} people {G3793} followed {G190} him {G846}, and {G2532} thronged {G4918} him {G846}.

He went with him; and a large crowd followed, pressing all around him.

So Jesus went with him, and a large crowd followed and pressed around Him.

And he went with him; and a great multitude followed him, and they thronged him.

Mark 5:24 describes the immediate consequence of Jesus agreeing to go with Jairus, a ruler of the synagogue, to heal his dying daughter. The verse highlights Jesus's accessibility and the immense public interest in His ministry as He is surrounded by a large, pressing crowd.

Context

This verse is pivotal, transitioning from Jairus's desperate plea to Jesus's journey towards his home. Earlier in the chapter, Jesus had just returned from the Gerasenes, where He cast out a legion of demons into swine (Mark 5:1-13). Upon His arrival back in Capernaum, a great multitude gathered. Jairus, filled with urgency and faith, fell at Jesus's feet, pleading for his daughter, who was at the point of death (Mark 5:22-23). Jesus's immediate agreement to go with him demonstrates His compassion and willingness to respond to genuine need, setting the stage for the miraculous events that follow, including the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, which occurs as Jesus is "thronged" by this very crowd (Mark 5:25-34).

Key Themes

  • Jesus's Compassion and Availability: The Lord's swift response to Jairus's plea underscores His deep empathy and readiness to help those in distress. He does not hesitate to go to the aid of a suffering family.
  • The Demands of Ministry: The phrase "much people followed him, and thronged him" vividly illustrates the constant pressure and overwhelming public demand placed on Jesus during His earthly ministry. His fame meant He was rarely alone.
  • Faith and Urgency: Jairus's desperate faith initiated Jesus's journey, showcasing how genuine belief can draw divine intervention.
  • Divine Interruption: This verse sets the scene for the significant "interruption" in the narrative – the healing of the woman with the issue of blood. This unplanned stop reveals Jesus's awareness of individual needs even within a vast crowd and demonstrates His sovereign control over time and circumstances.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "thronged him" comes from the Greek word synethlibon (συνέθλιβον), which literally means "to press together," "to crowd closely," or "to compress." It conveys a sense of intense physical pressure and a lack of personal space due to the sheer number of people surrounding Jesus. This word emphasizes the difficulty Jesus would have experienced moving through the multitude, highlighting the fervor and eagerness of the people to be near Him, to hear Him, or to touch Him.

Practical Application

Mark 5:24 reminds us of several timeless truths. First, Jesus is always accessible to those who seek Him with sincere faith, even amidst the "throngs" and distractions of life. Just as He responded to Jairus, He responds to our pleas. Second, it highlights that even in ministry, there are often interruptions and unexpected demands. Jesus's example teaches us to remain attentive to individual needs, even when pursuing a larger goal. Finally, the verse subtly points to God's divine timing, where seemingly unplanned events (like the healing of the woman) are part of a greater, perfect plan, demonstrating God's care for every individual in the crowd.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Mark 5:31

    And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

  • Mark 3:20

    And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.

  • Luke 7:6

    Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof:

  • Mark 3:9

    And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.

  • Mark 3:10

    For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues.

  • Luke 12:1

    ¶ In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

  • Acts 10:38

    How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

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