Luke 8:38
New International Version
The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

New Living Translation
The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him home, saying,

English Standard Version
The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
But the man from whom the demons had gone was begging Him to be taken with Him. But He sent him away saying,

King James Bible
Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

New King James Version
Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

New American Standard Bible
But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,

NASB 1995
But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but He sent him away, saying,

NASB 1977
But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but He sent him away, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him. But He sent him away, saying,

Amplified Bible
But the man from whom the demons had gone out kept begging Him, pleading to go with Him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The man from whom the demons had departed begged him earnestly to be with him. But he sent him away and said,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The man from whom the demons had departed kept begging Him to be with Him. But He sent him away and said,

American Standard Version
But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

Contemporary English Version
the man who had been healed begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him off and said,

English Revised Version
But the man from whom the devils were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
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,

Good News Translation
The man from whom the demons had gone out begged Jesus, "Let me go with you." But Jesus sent him away, saying,

International Standard Version
Now the man from whom the demons had gone out kept begging Jesus to let him go with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

Majority Standard Bible
The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

NET Bible
The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

New Heart English Bible
But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Now the man out of whom the demons had departed, besought him that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

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

World English Bible
But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the man from whom the demons had gone forth was imploring of Him to be with Him, and Jesus sent him away, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
But the man from whom the demons had gone was begging Him to be taken with Him. But He sent him away saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And the man from whom the demons had gone forth was beseeching of him to be with him, and Jesus sent him away, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the man from whom the demons had gone out implored him to be with him: and Jesus loosed him, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now the man, out of whom the devils were departed, besought him that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the man from whom the demons had departed pleaded with him, so that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

New American Bible
The man from whom the demons had come out begged to remain with him, but he sent him away, saying,

New Revised Standard Version
The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the man from whom the demons had gone out, besought him to remain with him; but Jesus dismissed him and said to him,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But that man from whom the demons had gone out was begging him that he might join him and Yeshua dismissed him and he said to him:
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And the man out of whom the demons had gone, besought him that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying:

Godbey New Testament
And the man out of whom the demons had gone prayed to be with Him. And Jesus sent him away, saying,

Haweis New Testament
And the man out of whom the devils had gone, besought him to be with him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Mace New Testament
now the man, who had been dispossess'd, begg'd to take him with him, but Jesus dismissed him,

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

Worrell New Testament
And the man, from whom the demons had gone forth, was begging Him that he might be with Him; but He sent him away, saying,

Worsley New Testament
Now the man from whom the demons were gone out, prayed Him to let him be with Him: but Jesus sent him away,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Demons and the Pigs
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. 38 The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying, 39“Return home and describe how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and proclaimed all over the town how much Jesus had done for him.…

Cross References
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 8:28-34
When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. / “What do You want with us, Son of God?” they shouted. “Have You come here to torture us before the appointed time?” / In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding. ...

Acts 16:16-18
One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling. / This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are proclaiming to you the way of salvation!” / She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.

John 4:28-30
Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, / “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” / So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus.

Acts 9:38-42
Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” / So Peter got up and went with them. On his arrival, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood around him, weeping and showing him the tunics and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was still with them. / Then Peter sent them all out of the room. He knelt down and prayed, and turning toward her body, he said, “Tabitha, get up!” She opened her eyes, and seeing Peter, she sat up. ...

2 Corinthians 5:17-20
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! / All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. ...

John 15:16
You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Isaiah 61:1-3
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, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Psalm 66:16
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Romans 10:14-15
How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

1 Timothy 1:12-16
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, that He considered me faithful and appointed me to service. / I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy. / And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. ...

Isaiah 12:4-5
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Psalm 107:2
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy


Treasury of Scripture

Now the man out of whom the devils were departed sought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

besought.

Luke 8:28,37
When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not…

Deuteronomy 10:20,21
Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name…

Psalm 27:4
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.

saying.

Exodus 12:25-27
And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service…

Exodus 13:8,9,14-16
And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt…

Psalm 71:17,18
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works…

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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.














The man whom the demons had left
This phrase refers to the individual who had been possessed by a legion of demons, as described earlier in Luke 8. The Greek word for "demons" is "daimonion," which in the New Testament context often refers to evil spirits that torment individuals. The deliverance of this man is a powerful testament to Jesus' authority over the spiritual realm. Historically, demon possession was a significant concern in the ancient world, and Jesus' ability to cast out demons demonstrated His divine power and compassion. This phrase highlights the transformative power of Christ, as the man is now free from the torment that once controlled him.

begged to go with Him
The Greek word for "begged" is "deomai," which conveys a deep, earnest request. This man's desire to accompany Jesus reflects a profound gratitude and a longing to remain close to the one who had liberated him. In the cultural context of the time, following a rabbi or teacher was a sign of discipleship and commitment. The man's plea indicates his recognition of Jesus not only as a healer but as a master worthy of following. This reflects the natural response of a heart that has been touched and transformed by the grace of God.

But Jesus sent him away, saying
The conjunction "but" introduces a contrast between the man's desire and Jesus' response. The Greek word for "sent" is "apoluo," which can mean to release or dismiss. Jesus' decision to send the man away, rather than allowing him to follow, is significant. It underscores the idea that discipleship can take many forms and that Jesus has a unique mission for each individual. In this case, Jesus had a specific purpose for the man to fulfill in his own community. This highlights the broader mission of spreading the Gospel and the importance of witnessing to one's own people. Jesus' response is a reminder that while personal devotion is important, the call to share the good news is paramount.

Verse 38. - Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying. The restored man longed to remain with his Deliverer, but this was not permitted - the great Teacher bade him stay behind in his own country. Perhaps, thought the Redeemer, "some of these hardhearted Gadarenes will be won by his testimony - one of themselves, too, and so notorious a sufferer." His work, the Master told him, was there among his own people; so he stayed, and the next verse (39) tells us how he worked as a diligent evangelist. It is noteworthy how the Master referred the great act of deliverance to God. But to the restored, Jesus was at once his Deliverer and his God. The text of his preaching was "how great things Jesus had done unto him."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
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.

man
ἀνὴρ (anēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

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
ἐξεληλύθει (exelēlythei)
Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

begged
Ἐδεῖτο (Edeito)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1189: To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition.

to go
εἶναι (einai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

with
σὺν (syn)
Preposition
Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.

[Jesus].
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

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

He sent him away,
ἀπέλυσεν (apelysen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.

saying,
λέγων (legōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.


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