Luke 8:38

38 The man from whom the demons had gone out begged him, "Let me go with you." But Jesus sent the man away and told him,

Luke 8:38 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 8:38

Now the man out of whom the devils were departed
Sensible of the power of Christ, and of the favour he had received from him, was of a quite different mind from his countrymen: and

besought him that he might be with him;
(See Gill on Mark 5:18).

But Jesus sent him away;
from him, into the country:

saying,
as follows.

Luke 8:38 In-Context

36 Those who had seen this told the people how Jesus had restored the demon-possessed man to health.

37 Then all the people from the surrounding region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave because they were terrified. Jesus got into a boat and started back.

38 The man from whom the demons had gone out begged him, "Let me go with you." But Jesus sent the man away and told him,

39 "Go home to your family, and tell them how much God has done for you." So the man left. He went through the whole city and told people how much Jesus had done for him.

40 When Jesus came back, a crowd welcomed him. Everyone was expecting him.