The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:26-39
The demoniac whose name was Legion. Two miserable creatures are mentioned in Matthew. No sooner has Jesus come forth on the land than they rush towards him. Human, yet without the mental attributes of humanity, shunned by all, left in the lonely place, to rend the air with fearful cries, to clash themselves against stones, wretched beyond all names of wretchedness. One of the two is singled out by St. Luke, and described (verses 27, 29). Observe the effect of Jesus' presence. Instantly... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 8:26-39
The evil spirit in the Gergesene demoniac is dismissed into the herd of swine. read more