Mark 5:18

“And When he was come into the ship, etc..] For at the request of these men, who were unworthy of his presence, and of any favour from him, either by his doctrine, or miracles, he turned back to the sea side again; and as he was about to take ship, he that had been possessed with the devil, prayed him that he might be with him: for when Jesus turned his back upon the Gadarenes, and returned to the sea shore, this poor man, who had received so great a benefit by him, rose up and followed him; and when he perceived that he was entering on ship board, in order to go over into another country, earnestly entreated he might go over with him in the ship, and continue with him: which he did, partly…”

“See this account of the demoniacs fully explained in the notes at Matthew 8:28-34. Mark 5:4 He had been often bound with fetters and chains - Efforts had been made to confine him, but his great strength - his strength increased by his malady - had prevented it. There often appears to be a great increase of strength produced by insanity, and what is here stated in regard to this maniac often occurs in Palestine and elsewhere now. Dr. Thomson (“The Land and the Book,” vol. i. p. 213) says respecting this case: “There are some very similar at the present day - furious and dangerous maniacs, who wander about the mountains, and sleep in tombs and caves. In their worst paroxysms they are quite…”

“Mat 9:1; Luk 8:37; Mark 5:19”

“5:18 Unlike his neighbors (5:17), the man experienced God’s grace and wanted to go with him (literally to be with him; see 3:14).”

“prayed: Mar 5:7, Mar 5:17; Psa 116:12; Luk 8:38, Luk 8:39, Luk 17:15-17, Luk 23:42, Luk 23:43; Phi 1:23, Phi 1:24 Mark 5:19”