Luke 8:35
"When those who fed them saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country."
Key Reflection
In Luke 8:35, when the people who were feeding the pigs witnessed the miraculous deliverance of the demon-possessed man by Jesus, they fled in fear and alarm. This event, though a demonstration of divine power, caused great distress to those present due to its shocking nature—demon possession being deeply troubling for first-century Jewish society, where such conditions were often attributed to unclean spirits or witchcraft. Their reaction underscores the impact of the miracle, spreading quickly throughout the region as they recounted the astonishing occurrence.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes