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When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and bowed down to him,
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Christ's Absolute Authority
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that this moment demonstrates Christ's absolute authority. The man, who could not be tamed or bound by human force, is compelled to run and bow before Jesus. Scholars like John Calvin note this was a reluctant act, forced by a superior power, which makes Christ's sovereignty over the demonic realm even more apparent.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Worshipped him. Bowed down before him; rendered him homage. This was an acknowledgment of his power, and of his control over fallen spirit…
Ran and worshipped (εδραμεν κα προσεκυνησεν). "At first perhaps with hostile intentions. The onrush of the naked yelling maniac mu…
19th Century
Anglican
He ran and worshipped him.—The precise posture would be that of one who not only knelt but also touched the ground with his forehead as a …
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Baptist
But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
There is a wondrous attraction in the person of our Divine Lord and Mast…
The man fell on his knees in front of Jesus (an act of homage, not worship). The demon showed respect because he recognized that he was confronted …
16th Century
Protestant
Worshipped him549 The arrangement of the narrative may be stated as follows. When the demoniacs came to meet him, Christ ordere…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when he saw Jesus afar off Therefore when it is said, (Mark 5:2), that this man met Jesus, as soon a…
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…