Luke 8:29-56 ▼

29 For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For it had seized him many times, and he was bound with chains and shackles, being kept under guard. And yet breaking his bonds, he was driven by the demon into the desolate regions.

30 And Jesus asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered him.

31 And they were pleading with Him not to command them to go away into the abyss.

32 Now there was a herd of many swine feeding there on the mountain, and the demons pleaded with Him to permit them to enter the swine. And He gave them permission.

33 And when the demons came out of the man, they entered the swine, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and was drowned.

34 And when the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran away and reported it in the city and in the countryside.

35 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.

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

37 And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes and the surrounding district asked Him to leave them, for they were gripped with great fear. And He got into a boat and returned.

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

39 “Return to your house and recount what great things God has done for you.” So he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city what great things Jesus had done for him.

40 And as Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.

41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was an official of the synagogue. And falling at Jesus’ feet, he began to plead with Him to come to his house,

42 for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. But as He went, the crowds were pressing against Him.

43 And a woman who had a hemorrhage for twelve years, and could not be healed by anyone,

44 came up behind Him and touched the fringe of His garment, and immediately her hemorrhage stopped.

45 And Jesus said, “Who is the one who touched Me?” And while they were all denying it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds are surrounding and pressing in on You.”

46 But Jesus said, “Someone did touch Me, for I knew that power had gone out of Me.”

47 And when the woman saw that she had not escaped notice, she came trembling. And falling down before Him, she declared in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched Him and how she had been immediately healed.

48 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

49 While He was still speaking, someone came from the house of the synagogue official, saying, “Your daughter has died; do not trouble the Teacher anymore.”

50 But when Jesus heard this, He answered him, “Do not be afraid any longer; only believe, and she will be saved.”

51 So when He came to the house, He did not allow anyone to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the girl’s father and mother.

52 Now they were all crying and lamenting for her, but He said, “Stop crying, for she has not died, but is asleep.”

53 And they began laughing at Him, knowing that she had died.

54 He, however, took her by the hand and called, saying, “Child, arise!”

55 And her spirit returned, and she stood up immediately. And He gave orders for something to be given her to eat.

56 And her parents were astounded, but He directed them to tell no one what had happened.