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and crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, don`t torment me."
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A Demon's Confession
Commentators highlight that the demon immediately recognizes and correctly identifies Jesus as the 'Son of the Most High God.' Scholars note this title was an ancient and universal name for the supreme deity, bridging Jewish and Gentile understanding. It is a powerful testimony to Christ's divinity, as even His spiritual enemies are forced to acknowledge His true identity and authority.
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I adjure thee by God (ορκιζω σε τον θεον). The demoniac puts Jesus on oath (two accusatives) after the startled outcry just like t…
19th Century
Bishop
Thou Son of the most high God.—This is the first occurrence of the name in the New Testament, and is therefore a fit plac…
Preacher
But when he saw Jesus far off, he ran and worshipped him, and cried with a loud voice and said, What have I to do with you, Jesus, you Son of t…
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The demon’s address to Jesus admitted that he was in the presence of one who threatened his very existence. He used Jesus’ personal name and his ti…
17th Century
Pastor
And cried with a loud voice The man possessed with the devil; or the devil in him, making use of his voice, expressi…
Minister
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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