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Luke 8:35

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What does Luke 8:35 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Luke 8:35 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave.
33And the demons came out from the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd rushed down the steep into the lake, and were drowned.
34And when they that fed them saw what had come to pass, they fled, and told it in the city and in the country.
35And 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.
36And they that saw it told them how he that was possessed with demons was made whole.
37And all the people of the country of the Gerasenes round about asked him to depart from them, for they were holden with great fear: and he entered into a boat, and returned.
38But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then they went out to see what was done, etc.] That is, the inhabitants of the city, or cities and villages, and houses in the fields; these went out from their respective places of abode, to see with their own eyes, what the swine herds had related to them, concerning the man that had been possessed with devils, and what was become of the swine: and came to Jesus; where he was, which was not far from the sea shore: and found the man out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus; quiet and serene, in an humble posture, and as a disciple of Christ, receiving instructions from him: clothed, and in his right mind, and they were afraid; (See Gill on “<410515>Mark 5:15”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the Matthew 8:23-34 notes, and Mark 5:1-20 notes. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:35 sitting at Jesus’ feet: The man sat in the position of a disciple, indicating his willingness to follow Jesus (see 8:37).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and found: Isa 49:24, Isa 49:25, Isa 53:12; Heb 2:14, Heb 2:15; Jo1 3:8 sitting: Luk 2:46, Luk 10:39; Mar 5:15; Act 22:3 clothed: Luk 8:27, Luk 15:17 in his: Psa 51:10 Luke 8:37”
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