John Gill's Exposition on Luke 8:28

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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When he saw Jesus, etc.] Even afar off, at some considerable distance, he ran towards him, (<410506>Mark 5:6). He cried out, and fell down before him; that is, the man possessed with the devil did so, under his impulse, and through his agitation of him: and with a loud voice said; which was the unclean spirit in the man: what have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God, most high? I beseech thee torment me not; i.e. before the time; (See Gill on “<400829>Matthew 8:29”).

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