Luke 8:38

The man from whom the demons had gone out begged him to let him go with him, but Jesus 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

37Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, for they were overwhelmed with great fear. So he got into the boat so they could start back.

39“Return to your home and give a full account of what God has done for you.” The man went on his way, proclaiming throughout the whole city what Jesus had done for him.

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Cross References

Exodus 12:25When you enter the land that Yahweh will give you, just as he has promised to do, you must observe this act of worship.

Exodus 13:14When your son asks you later, 'What does this mean?' then you are to tell him, 'It was by a strong hand that Yahweh brought us out from Egypt, from the house of slavery.

Psalms 27:4One thing have I asked of Yahweh, and I will seek that: 1 that I may live in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, 1 to see the beauty of Yahweh 1 and to meditate in his temple. 1

Psalms 71:17God, you have taught me from my youth; 1 even now I declare your wonderful deeds. 1

Psalms 107:21Oh that people would praise Yahweh for his covenant faithfulness 1 and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! 1

Psalms 111:2The works of Yahweh are great, 1 eagerly awaited by all those who desire them. 1

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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