Luke 8:38

38 But the man from whom the demons had gone out earnestly asked permission to go with Him; but He sent him away.

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 And those who had seen it told them how the demoniac was cured.

37 Then the whole population of the Gerasenes and of the adjacent districts begged Him to depart from them; for their terror was great. So He went on board and returned.

38 But the man from whom the demons had gone out earnestly asked permission to go with Him; but He sent him away.

39 "Return home," He said, "and tell there all that God has done for you." So he went and published through the whole town all that Jesus had done for him.

40 Now when Jesus was returning, the people gave Him a warm welcome; for they had all been looking out for Him.