Mark 5:9
ContextNET © | Jesus 1 asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “My name is Legion, 2 for we are many.” |
NIV © | Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" "My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many." |
NASB © | And He was asking him, "What is your name?" And he *said to Him, "My name is Legion; for we are many." |
NLT © | Then Jesus asked, "What is your name?" And the spirit replied, "Legion, because there are many of us here inside this man." |
MSG © | Jesus asked him, "Tell me your name." He replied, "My name is Mob. I'm a rioting mob." |
BBE © | And Jesus said, What is your name? And he made answer, My name is Legion, because there are a great number of us. |
NRSV © | Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" He replied, "My name is Legion; for we are many." |
NKJV © | Then He asked him, "What is your name?" And he answered, saying, "My name is Legion; for we are many." |
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NET © | Jesus 1 asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “My name is Legion, 2 for we are many.” |
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1 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 2 sn The name Legion means “thousands,” a word taken from a Latin term for a large group of soldiers. The term not only suggests a multiple possession, but also adds a military feel to the account. This is a true battle. |