As he was entering (εμβαινοντος αυτου). The man began to beseech him (παρεκαλε) before it was too late.

And when he had come into the ship, the one who had been possessed by the devil asked him that he might be with him.

However, J…

Theophylact of Ohrid: Those who were in the boat inquired among themselves, What manner of man is this? and now it…

Jesus decided to return to the west side of the lake. The man who had been possessed wanted to go with him (v.18)—a perfectly natural reaction. He …

And When he was come into the ship For at the request of these men, who were unworthy of his presence, and of any favour …

Some openly willful sinners are like this madman. The commands of the law are like chains and fetters, to restrain sinners from their wicked course…