Luke 8:36
New International Version
Those who had seen it told the people how the demon-possessed man had been cured.

New Living Translation
Then those who had seen what happened told the others how the demon-possessed man had been healed.

English Standard Version
And those who had seen it told them how the demon-possessed man had been healed.

Berean Standard Bible
Meanwhile, those who had seen it reported how the demon-possessed man had been healed.

Berean Literal Bible
And those having seen it related to them how the one having been possessed by demons was healed.

King James Bible
They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed.

New King James Version
They also who had seen it told them by what means he who had been demon-possessed was healed.

New American Standard Bible
Those who had seen everything reported to them how the man who had been demon-possessed had been made well.

NASB 1995
Those who had seen it reported to them how the man who was demon-possessed had been made well.

NASB 1977
And those who had seen it reported to them how the man who was demon-possessed had been made well.

Legacy Standard Bible
And those who had seen it reported to them how the man who was demon-possessed had been saved.

Amplified Bible
Those who had seen it told them how the man who had been demon-possessed had been healed.

Christian Standard Bible
Meanwhile, the eyewitnesses reported to them how the demon-possessed man was delivered.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Meanwhile, the eyewitnesses reported to them how the demon-possessed man was delivered.

American Standard Version
And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with demons was made whole.

Contemporary English Version
Then all who had seen the man healed told about it.

English Revised Version
And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with devils was made whole.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those who had seen this told the people how Jesus had restored the demon-possessed man to health.

Good News Translation
Those who had seen it told the people how the man had been cured.

International Standard Version
The people who had seen it told them how the demon-possessed man had been healed.

Majority Standard Bible
Meanwhile, those who had seen it reported how the demon-possessed man had been healed.

NET Bible
Those who had seen it told them how the man who had been demon-possessed had been healed.

New Heart English Bible
Those who saw it told them how he who had been possessed by demons was healed.

Webster's Bible Translation
They also who saw it, told them by what means he that was possessed by the demons was healed.

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

World English Bible
Those who saw it told them how he who had been possessed by demons was healed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and those also having seen [it], told them how the demoniac was saved.

Berean Literal Bible
And those having seen it related to them how the one having been possessed by demons was healed.

Young's Literal Translation
and those also having seen it, told them how the demoniac was saved.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they, having seen, proclaimed to them how he possessed with a demon was saved.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they also that had seen, told them how he had been healed from the legion.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then those who had seen this also reported to them how he had been healed from the legion.

New American Bible
Those who witnessed it told them how the possessed man had been saved.

New Revised Standard Version
Those who had seen it told them how the one who had been possessed by demons had been healed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And those who had seen it told them, how that lunatic was healed.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And those who had seen it related to them how the demoniac man had been healed.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And those who had seen it, told them by what means the man who had been possessed with the demons, was saved.

Godbey New Testament
And those seeing reported to them how the demonized man was saved.

Haweis New Testament
Then they also who had seen how the demoniac was recovered, told them.

Mace New Testament
being inform'd by those that were present, by what means the demoniac had been cured.

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

Worrell New Testament
And those who saw it reported to them how the demon-possessed man was delivered.

Worsley New Testament
and they were afraid, for those that saw it told them how the demoniac was healed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Demons and the Pigs
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. 37Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.…

Cross References
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.

Matthew 8:33
Those tending the pigs ran off into the town and reported all this, including the account of the demon-possessed men.

Mark 5:16
Those who had seen it described what had happened to the demon-possessed man and also to the pigs.

Matthew 8:34
Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.

Mark 5:18-20
As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed by the demons begged to go with Him. / But Jesus would not allow him. “Go home to your own people,” He said, “and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy He has shown you.” / So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.

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.

Acts 19:13-16
Now there were some itinerant Jewish exorcists who tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those with evil spirits. They would say, “I command you by Jesus, whom Paul proclaims.” / Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. / But one day the evil spirit responded, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” ...

John 10:21
But others replied, “These are not the words of a man possessed by a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

Acts 8:7
With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.

2 Peter 2:20
If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Isaiah 42:7
to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

Psalm 107:14
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.

Isaiah 49:9
to say to the prisoners, ‘Come out,’ and to those in darkness, ‘Show yourselves.’ They will feed along the pathways, and find pasture on every barren hill.

Zechariah 9:11-12
As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. / Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double.


Treasury of Scripture

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Luke 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.














Meanwhile, those who had seen it
This phrase indicates eyewitness testimony, emphasizing the importance of firsthand accounts in the Gospel narratives. In the context of Luke 8, Jesus had just performed a miraculous exorcism in the region of the Gerasenes. Eyewitnesses play a crucial role in validating the authenticity of Jesus' miracles, as seen throughout the Gospels. This aligns with the Jewish legal principle of establishing truth through multiple witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15).

reported how the demon-possessed man
The man in question was possessed by a legion of demons, indicating a severe case of demonic influence. This highlights the spiritual warfare theme present in the Gospels, where Jesus confronts and overcomes the forces of darkness. The term "demon-possessed" reflects the belief in personal, malevolent spiritual beings that can inhabit and control individuals, a concept consistent with Jewish and early Christian understanding of the spiritual realm.

had been healed.
The healing of the demon-possessed man demonstrates Jesus' authority over evil spirits, showcasing His divine power and fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's role in liberating captives (Isaiah 61:1). The term "healed" suggests not only physical and mental restoration but also spiritual liberation, a holistic salvation that Jesus offers. This act prefigures the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus' death and resurrection, emphasizing His role as the Savior.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who performs the miracle of healing the demon-possessed man. His authority over the spiritual realm is a key theme.

2. Demon-Possessed Man
This man had been tormented by demons for a long time, living in isolation and distress. His healing is a testament to Jesus' power and compassion.

3. Witnesses
Those who saw the miracle and reported it. Their testimony is crucial in spreading the news of Jesus' miraculous works.

4. Gerasenes
The region where this event takes place. It is significant as it shows Jesus' ministry extending beyond Jewish territories.

5. Demons
Spiritual beings that had possessed the man. Their expulsion by Jesus demonstrates His authority over evil.
Teaching Points
Authority of Christ
Jesus has ultimate authority over all spiritual forces. Believers can trust in His power to overcome evil in their lives.

Transformation through Christ
The healing of the demon-possessed man illustrates the transformative power of Jesus. No one is beyond His reach or redemption.

Witnessing and Testimony
The role of the witnesses in spreading the news of the miracle underscores the importance of sharing personal testimonies of God's work in our lives.

Compassion of Jesus
Jesus' willingness to heal the man shows His deep compassion for those who are suffering. Believers are called to emulate this compassion in their interactions with others.

Spiritual Warfare
This passage reminds believers of the reality of spiritual warfare and the need to rely on Jesus' power and authority in facing spiritual battles.(36) By what means . . .--Better, how; stress being laid on the manner rather than the instrumentality.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Meanwhile,
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

those who
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

had seen [it]
ἰδόντες (idontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

told
ἀπήγγειλαν (apēngeilan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 518: To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.

them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

how
πῶς (pōs)
Adverb
Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative 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.

demon-possessed man
δαιμονισθείς (daimonistheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1139: To be possessed, be under the power of an evil-spirit or demon. Middle voice from daimon; to be exercised by a d?Mon.

had been healed.
ἐσώθη (esōthē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4982: To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.


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