Luke 8:38

And the man out of whom the demons had gone besought him that he might be with him. But he sent him away, saying,

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In The King James Version

Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

In Context

37And the whole multitude in the surrounding country of the Gergesenes besought him to depart from them; for they were seized with great fear. And he went on board a boat and returned.

39Return to thy house, and tell what great things God hath done for thee. And he went and published through the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

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Cross References

Psalms 27:4One thing have I desired of the LORD; that do I yet seek; That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the grace of the LORD, And to gaze upon his temple.

Psalms 71:17O God! thou hast taught me from my youth, And thus far have I declared thy wondrous deeds;

Psalms 107:21O let them praise the LORD for his goodness, For his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 111:2The works of the LORD are great, Sought out by all who have pleasure in them.

Matthew Henry on Luke 8:23-40

Christ's Power over the Winds; Christ's Power over the Devils. 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the… Read the whole commentary →

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