Luke 8:27

And when he stepped onto the land, he was met by a man from the city, who had devils, and for a long time had worn no clothes, nor did he live in a house, but in the tombs.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

In Context

26And they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is across from Galilee.

28When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with you, Jesus, Son of God most high? I beg you, do not torment me.

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Cross References

Mark 5:2And when he got out of the boat, immediately there met him from out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

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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