Mark 6:53-56·~1 min
Jesus Heals at Gennesaret
The people of Gennesaret recognize Jesus and bring the sick to him wherever he goes.
W53hen they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and moored the boat. 54As soon as they got out of the boat, the people recognized Jesus 55and ran through that whole region, carrying the sick on mats to wherever they heard He was. 56And wherever He went — villages and towns and countrysides — they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged Him just to let them touch the fringe of His cloak. And all who touched Him were healed.
Section summaryAfter crossing, Jesus arrives at Gennesaret and is quickly recognized. People carry the sick to him from every direction, lay them in marketplaces, and ask only to touch the fringe of his cloak, and all who touch him are healed.
Role in the chapterCloses the chapter with public recognition and widespread healing.