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But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
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Drawn by Goodness, Not Fear
Commentators contrast the man's desire to be with Jesus against the townspeople's fear. While the crowd saw only terrifying power and wanted Jesus to leave, the healed man experienced God's personal goodness. This mercy drew him to Jesus, showing that knowing God's love, not just His power, is what truly changes the heart.
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From whom the devils (demons) were gone out (αφ' ου εξεληλυθε τα δαιμονια). Past perfect active of εξερχομα, state of completion i…
19th Century
Baptist
For they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again. Now the man out of whom the devils were departed be…
When the demons entered the swine, they were carried into the lake. In ancient thought, the water of the sea or a large lake was one form of the Ab…
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16th Century
Protestant
And the men requested. The Gadarenes cannot endure to have Christ among them, but the man who had been delivered from the devil desires to…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the man out of whom the devils were departed Sensible of the power of Christ, and of the favour he had received …
Presbyterian
Those who put to sea in a calm, even at Christ's word, must yet prepare for a storm and for great peril in that storm. There is no relief for souls…
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