Read Full ChapterThen all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
All the people of the surrounding country of the Gadarenes asked him to depart from them, for they were very much afraid. He entered into the boat, and returned.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(37) All the neighbouring multitude of the Gergesenes asked Him to leave from them for they were gripped with great fear. Now turning back, He embarked into a boat.
The F.O.G
[37] But this display of supernatural power terrified the local people. They begged Jesus to leave, choosing the familiar comfort of their old lives over His transformative presence.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And the whole multitude of the region of the Gadarenes round about asked him to go away from them, because with great fear they were pressed, and he having entered into the boat, did turn back.
Young's Literal Translation
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