John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 8:50
But when Jesus heard it ,.... The message that was brought to the ruler, and the hint that was given, that it was needless to give him any further trouble: he answered him ; not the messenger, but the father of the child, as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions read: saying, fear not : do not be dismayed at this message, nor despair of help, notwithstanding such is the case: believe only, and she shall be made whole ; exercise faith in me, that I am able to... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 8:40-56
Christ was driven away by the Gadarenes; they were weary of him, and willing to be rid of him. But when he had crossed the water, and returned to the Galileans, they gladly received him, wished and waited for his return, and welcomed him with all their hearts when he did return, Luke 8:40. If some will not accept the favours Christ offers them, others will. If the Gadarenes be not gathered, yet there are many among whom Christ shall be glorious. When Christ had done his work on the other side... read more