Luke 8:29

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

He said this because Jesus had already told the evil spirit to go out of him. The man had often been attacked by the demon. And even though he had been bound with chains and leg irons and kept under guard, he smashed whatever bound him. Then the demon would force him out into lonely places.

Cross References

Mark 5:8

The man said this because Jesus had already told the evil spirit to come out of him.

Luke 8:28

The man saw Jesus and screamed. He knelt down in front of him and shouted, “Jesus, Son of God in heaven, what do you want with me? I beg you not to torture me!”

Luke 8:30

Jesus asked the man, “What is your name?” He answered, “My name is Lots.” He said this because there were ‘lots’ of demons in him.

Luke 9:39

A demon often attacks him and makes him scream. It shakes him until he foams at the mouth, and it won't leave him until it has completely worn the boy out.

Luke 9:42

While the boy was being brought, the demon attacked him and made him shake all over. Jesus ordered the demon to stop. Then he healed the boy and gave him back to his father.