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Mark 5:20

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He went his way, and began to proclaim in Decapolis how Jesus had done great things for him, and everyone marveled.

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Galilee and the Travels of JesusPalestine tracing the travels of Jesus, including Galilee and the Sea of Galilee region.
The Holy Land in the Time of JesusThe Holy Land in the time of Jesus, showing Galilee, Samaria, Judea and the territories under Herod's rule.

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The Decapolis was a league of predominantly Greek-influenced cities east and southeast of the Sea of Galilee; Gerasa was associated with this Gentile region, though the exact locality is debated. The healed man’s proclamation there shows Jesus’ mercy and authority extending beyond Jewish territory.

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Mark 5:20 mentions Decapolis and Gerasa.

Decapolis · IGEO map
Gerasa · Alexey Komarov

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