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And he asked him, What is thy name? And he saith unto him, My name is Legion; for we are many.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

My name is Legion (Λεγιων ονομα μο). So Lu 8:30, but not Matthew. Latin word (legio). A full Roman legion had 6,826 men. Se…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

My name is Legion. See Barnes Matthew 8:29.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And he asked him, What is your name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

The devil is obliged to tell his …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

When Jesus asked the demoniac’s name, he replied, “Legion.” The significance of this name is not clear. Perhaps he had had an unfortunate experienc…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

My name is Legion. The devil was compelled by Christ to pronounce this word, that he might more fully display the greatness and excellence…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he asked him, what is your name ?
&c.] Which question Christ put, not for his own sake; for he was not ignorant …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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