Luke 8:28

"When Jesus stepped ashore, a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time met him. He wore no clothes, and didn’t live in a house, but in the tombs."

Key Reflection

In Luke 8:28, Jesus encounters a man who has been tormented by demons for an extended period, highlighting the severity of his condition. This individual is depicted as living outside societal norms—wearing no clothes and dwelling in tombs rather than a house. Such details underscore both the spiritual and social degradation brought about by demonic possession, setting the stage for Jesus' powerful ministry of deliverance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 28. No Barnes text on this verse. {c} "torment me not" Is 27:1; Jas 2:19; Re 20:10 __________________________________________________________________

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