John Gill Commentary Luke 8:40

"And as Jesus returned, the multitude welcomed him; for they were all waiting for him." — Luke 8:40 (ASV)

And it came to pass, that when Jesus was returned From the country of the Gadarenes, to the other side of the sea of Tiberias, to Galilee; and particularly to his own city, Capernaum; (Matthew 9:1) .

The people gladly received him ; who were of a different cast from those he had just left; being sensible of the benefits they received from him, both by his ministry and miracles; and which was the reason of their receiving him with so much joy and gladness:

for they were all waiting for him ; on the shore, looking out very eagerly for him, being earnestly desirous of his speedy return to them; having many that wanted his assistance, both for their souls and bodies, of which the following are instances.