Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. New Living Translation People rushed out to see what had happened. A crowd soon gathered around Jesus, and they saw the man who had been freed from the demons. He was sitting at Jesus’ feet, fully clothed and perfectly sane, and they were all afraid. English Standard Version Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. Berean Standard Bible So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Berean Literal Bible And they went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons went out sitting, clothed and sound-minded, at the feet of Jesus. And they were afraid. King James Bible Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. New King James Version Then they went out to see what had happened, and came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. New American Standard Bible And the people came out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened. NASB 1995 The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened. NASB 1977 And the people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened. Legacy Standard Bible And the people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. Amplified Bible And people came out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind (mentally healthy); and they were frightened. Berean Annotated Bible So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus (YHWH saves) and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Christian Standard Bible Then people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man the demons had departed from, sitting at Jesus’s feet, dressed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man the demons had departed from, sitting at Jesus’ feet, dressed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. American Standard Version And they went out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the demons were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid. Contemporary English Version The people went out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they also found the man. The demons had gone out of him, and he was sitting there at the feet of Jesus. He had clothes on and was in his right mind. But the people were terrified. English Revised Version And they went out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the devils were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid. GOD'S WORD® Translation The people went to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone out. Dressed and in his right mind, he was sitting at Jesus' feet. The people were frightened. Good News Translation People went out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were all afraid. International Standard Version So the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone out sitting at Jesus' feet, dressed and in his right mind, they were frightened. NET Bible So the people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus. They found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus' feet, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. New Heart English Bible Then people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus' feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Webster's Bible Translation Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man out of whom the demons had departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. Weymouth New Testament whereupon the people came out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and they found the man from whom the demons had gone out sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were terrified. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. World English Bible People went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they came forth to see what was come to pass, and they came to Jesus, and found the man sitting, out of whom the demons had gone forth, clothed, and right-minded, at the feet of Jesus, and they were afraid; Berean Literal Bible And they went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons went out sitting, clothed and sound-minded, at the feet of Jesus. And they were afraid. Young's Literal Translation and they came forth to see what was come to pass, and they came unto Jesus, and found the man sitting, out of whom the demons had gone forth, clothed, and right-minded, at the feet of Jesus, and they were afraid; Smith's Literal Translation And they went out to see that done; and came to Jesus, and they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting clothed, and being of sound mind, at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they went out to see what was done; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at his feet, clothed, and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Catholic Public Domain Version Then they went out to see what was happening, and they came to Jesus. And they found the man, from whom the demons had departed, sitting at his feet, clothed as well as in a sane mind, and they were afraid. New American Bible People came out to see what had happened and, when they approached Jesus, they discovered the man from whom the demons had come out sitting at his feet. He was clothed and in his right mind, and they were seized with fear. New Revised Standard Version Then people came out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. And they were afraid. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd some men went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons had gone out, dressed, and well behaved, and sitting at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And people went out to see the thing that happened and they came to Yeshua, and they found that man, whose demons had gone out, being clothed, sober and sitting at the feet of Yeshua, and they were in awe. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they came out to see what had been done; and they came to Jesus, and saw the man out of whom the demons had gone, clothed, and in his right mind, sitting at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid. Godbey New Testament And they came out to see that which had happened; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the demons had gone, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid. Haweis New Testament And they came out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man sitting, from whom the devils were gone out, clothed, and in his sound mind, at the feet of Jesus; and they were afraid. Mace New Testament and country, whence numbers went to see the fact: being come to Jesus, they found the man, who had been dispossess'd of the demons, sitting at Jesus's feet, cloathed, and in his right senses: at which they were much surpriz'd, Weymouth New Testament whereupon the people came out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus, and they found the man from whom the demons had gone out sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they were terrified. Worrell New Testament And they went out to see what had taken place; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from whom the demons went out, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and having his right mind; and they were afraid. Worsley New Testament and the people went out to see what was done, and came to Jesus; and found the man, from whom the demons were gone out, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Demons and the Pigs…34When those tending the pigs saw what had happened, they ran off and reported this in the town and countryside. 35So the people went out to see what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. 36Meanwhile, those who had seen it reported how the demon-possessed man had been healed.… Cross References So the people went out to see what had happened. Mark 5:14 Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. Matthew 8:34 Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region. Luke 24:12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, Mark 5:15 When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Luke 4:35 But Jesus rebuked the demon. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!” At this, the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without harming him. Matthew 12:22 Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see. sitting at Jesus’ feet, Luke 10:39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. Deuteronomy 33:3 Surely You love the people; all the holy ones are in Your hand, and they sit down at Your feet; each receives Your words— Acts 22:3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but raised in this city. I was educated at the feet of Gamaliel in strict conformity to the law of our fathers. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. clothed and in his right mind; Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Ephesians 4:23 to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; and they were afraid. Mark 4:41 Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” Luke 7:16 A sense of awe swept over all of them, and they glorified God. “A great prophet has appeared among us!” they said. “God has visited His people!” Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.” Matthew 8:33-34 Those tending the pigs ran off into the town and reported all this, including the account of the demon-possessed men. / Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region. Treasury of Scripture Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. and found. Isaiah 49:24,25 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? … Isaiah 53:12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. Hebrews 2:14,15 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; … sitting. Luke 2:46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. Mark 5:15 And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. clothed. Luke 8:27 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. Luke 15:17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! in his. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Jump to Previous Afraid Clothed Demons Departed Devils Dressed Evil Fear Feet Found Frightened Full Jesus Mind Right Seated Senses Sitting Spirits Terrified Use WhereuponJump to Next Afraid Clothed Demons Departed Devils Dressed Evil Fear Feet Found Frightened Full Jesus Mind Right Seated Senses Sitting Spirits Terrified Use WhereuponLuke 8 1. Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.4. Jesus, after he had preached from place to place, 9. explains the parable of the sower, 16. and the candle; 19. declares who are his mother, and brothers; 22. rebukes the winds; 26. casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs; 37. is rejected by the Gadarenes; 43. heals the woman of her bleeding; 49. and raises Jairus's daughter from death. So the people went out to see what had happened. This phrase indicates a reaction from the local population to the events that had transpired. The context is the healing of the demon-possessed man in the region of the Gerasenes. The people’s curiosity and concern reflect a common human response to extraordinary events. In biblical times, news of miraculous occurrences would spread quickly, prompting people to investigate. This mirrors other instances in the Gospels where crowds gather to witness Jesus' works, such as in John 6:2, where a large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He performed on the sick. They came to Jesus and found the man whom the demons had left, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusCentral figure in the account, the one who performed the miracle of casting out demons. 2. The Demon-Possessed Man Previously tormented by demons, now healed and transformed by Jesus. 3. The People The local inhabitants who witnessed the aftermath of the miracle and reacted with fear. 4. The Region of the Gerasenes The geographical setting where the event took place, a Gentile region across the Sea of Galilee. 5. The Demons Spiritual entities that had possessed the man, now expelled by Jesus. Teaching Points Transformation through ChristThe man’s transformation from a state of torment to peace illustrates the power of Jesus to change lives completely. Authority of Jesus Jesus’ authority over demons demonstrates His divine power and sovereignty over all spiritual realms. Fear of the Unknown The people's fear upon witnessing the miracle reflects a common human reaction to the unknown or supernatural. Sitting at Jesus’ Feet The posture of the healed man, sitting at Jesus’ feet, symbolizes submission, discipleship, and a desire to learn from the Master. Witnessing to Others The man’s transformation serves as a testimony to others about the power and mercy of Jesus, encouraging believers to share their own accounts of transformation. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 8:35?2. How does Luke 8:35 demonstrate Jesus' authority over spiritual forces? 3. What can we learn from the townspeople's reaction to the healed man? 4. How does this verse connect with Jesus' mission in Luke 4:18-19? 5. How can we apply the man's transformation to our personal spiritual growth? 6. What steps can we take to trust Jesus' power in our daily struggles? 7. How does Luke 8:35 demonstrate Jesus' authority over evil spirits? 8. What does the reaction of the townspeople in Luke 8:35 reveal about human nature? 9. Why is the transformation of the demon-possessed man significant in Luke 8:35? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 8? 11. What did Jesus mean by 'Do Not Fear, Only Believe'? 12. What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible? 13. What is Legion's story in the Bible? 14. Why do exorcisms resemble psychiatric conditions rather than supernatural events? What Does Luke 8:35 Mean So the people went out to see what had happened“So the people went out to see what had happened.” (Luke 8:35) • News of Jesus’ miraculous deliverance of the demoniac spread quickly, stirring curiosity and drawing a crowd, much like in John 6:2 where multitudes followed Christ because they “saw the signs He was performing.” • Their going out underscores that Christ’s works are never done in a corner (Acts 26:26); His power invites public witness and inspection. • The phrase also reminds us of Psalm 66:5—“Come and see what God has done,” echoing the call to behold the Lord’s mighty acts firsthand. Came to Jesus “They came to Jesus…” (Luke 8:35) • Whatever drew them—astonishment, skepticism, or fear—their steps ultimately led to the Lord Himself, just as Nathanael was told, “Come and see” (John 1:46). • Every genuine encounter with the supernatural must be measured by its relation to Christ (1 John 4:1-3). • By approaching Jesus, the townspeople fulfill the pattern seen in Luke 15:1 where “all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Him,” highlighting Jesus as the focal point of every soul’s need. Found the man whom the demons had left “…and found the man whom the demons had left…” (Luke 8:35) • The deliverance is complete; the demons “had left,” mirroring Matthew 12:28 where Jesus says, “If I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.” • Mark 5:15, the parallel account, confirms the same outcome, reinforcing the historic reality of this liberation. • This scene showcases 1 John 3:8: “The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” Sitting at Jesus’ feet “…sitting at Jesus’ feet…” (Luke 8:35) • Post-deliverance posture shifts from roaming tombs (Luke 8:27) to restful submission, paralleling Mary of Bethany who “sat at the Lord’s feet” to hear His word (Luke 10:39). • Sitting signifies discipleship and peace (Isaiah 32:17—“The work of righteousness will be peace”). • It illustrates Matthew 11:28, where Jesus invites the weary to come and find rest in Him. Clothed “…clothed…” (Luke 8:35) • Formerly naked (Luke 8:27), the man is now appropriately dressed, demonstrating outward evidence of inward transformation—akin to the prodigal “clothed with the best robe” (Luke 15:22). • Clothing often pictures righteousness (Isaiah 61:10; Revelation 7:14); Christ’s salvation covers shame and restores dignity. • The detail confirms tangible, observable change, countering any notion that deliverance was merely psychological. In his right mind “…and in his right mind…” (Luke 8:35) • Mental clarity follows spiritual liberation; demonic chaos yields to divine order (2 Timothy 1:7—“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power, love, and sound judgment”). • Mark 5:15 uses the same description, corroborating Luke’s testimony. • Salvation brings wholeness—body, soul, and spirit (1 Thessalonians 5:23). They were afraid “…and they were afraid.” (Luke 8:35) • Confronted with Christ’s majestic authority, the crowd feels a reverent fear, similar to Luke 5:8-10 where Peter, awed by a miraculous catch, trembles before Jesus. • Fear here is not merely terror but an acute awareness of divine power, echoing Exodus 20:20—“God has come to test you, so that the fear of Him may be before you to keep you from sinning.” • Tragically, verses 37-39 show some let fear drive them to ask Jesus to leave, reminding us that encounters with grace demand a response—either worship or rejection (John 3:19-20). summary Luke 8:35 paints a vivid portrait of complete deliverance. The once-tormented man is now calm, clothed, and sitting in submissive fellowship with Jesus, proving the Lord’s total victory over demonic power. The watching crowd, confronted with undeniable transformation, experiences holy fear. The passage calls every reader to behold Christ’s authority, recognize His power to save, and respond with faith rather than retreat. (35) Sitting at the feet of Jesus.--This feature is peculiar to St. Luke's narrative. The demoniac was now in the same attitude of rapt attention as that in which we find afterwards Mary the sister of Lazarus (Luke 10:39).Verses 35, 36. - Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and. found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid. They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed. The swineherds told their story, quickly the news spread; a great concourse from all the country-side soon gathered round the scene of the catastrophe. It was quiet then; the waters of the lake had closed over the tormented creatures, The demoniac, so long the terror of the neighbourhood, now sane, clothed, too, like one of them, was sitting peacefully full of deep, aweful gratitude at the Master's feet; the disciples were standing round; Jesus was no doubt teaching them the deep im - port of the scene they had lately witnessed.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [So]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [the people] went out ἐξῆλθον (exēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. to see ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. what τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. had happened. γεγονὸς (gegonos) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. They came ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Jesus Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. found εὗρον (heuron) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. man ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. whom οὗ (hou) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. demons δαιμόνια (daimonia) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 1140: An evil-spirit, demon; a heathen deity. Neuter of a derivative of daimon; a d?Monic being; by extension a deity. had left, ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. sitting καθήμενον (kathēmenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2521: To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. at παρὰ (para) Preposition Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. Jesus’ Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. feet, πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4228: The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. clothed ἱματισμένον (himatismenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2439: To clothe, provide clothing for; pass: To be clothed. From himation; to dress. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. in his right mind; σωφρονοῦντα (sōphronounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4993: To be of sound mind, be sober-minded, exercise self-control. From sophron; to be of sound mind, i.e. Sane, moderate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they were afraid. ἐφοβήθησαν (ephobēthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. Links Luke 8:35 NIVLuke 8:35 NLT Luke 8:35 ESV Luke 8:35 NASB Luke 8:35 KJV Luke 8:35 BibleApps.com Luke 8:35 Biblia Paralela Luke 8:35 Chinese Bible Luke 8:35 French Bible Luke 8:35 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 8:35 People went out to see what had (Luke Lu Lk) |
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