In this verse, most of the attention is usually placed on the name of the demon: Legion. In the Roman army, a legion was a unit of soldiers.

When the people found that their swine were lost, they had a dislike to Christ. Long-suffering and mercy may be seen, even in the corrections by which men lose ...

It might be known what a miserable condition this poor man was in, being infested, and vexed with such a large company of devils.

In this powerful encounter, Jesus confronts a man possessed by many demons, revealing the deep struggle between divine authority and demonic oppression.

21 сент. 2023 г. · In Mark 5:9, Jesus demanded the demon's name, and it replied, “My name is Legion, for we are many.” Legion, then, was not a solitary demon but was revealed to ...

David Guzik commentary on Mark 5 describes how Jesus heals a demon possessed Gaderene, and a woman from her flow of blood.

We have here an instance of Christ's dispossessing the strong man armed, and disposing of him as he pleased, to make it appear that he was stronger than he.

Mark 5:9My name is Legion. The devil was compelled by Christ to pronounce this word, that he might more fully display the greatness and excellence of his grace. Bridgeway Bible Commentary · Smith's Bible Commentary

Mark 5:9 is a powerful and evocative passage that underscores the authority of Jesus over the forces of evil, the restoration of personal identity. Не найдено: commentary | Нужно включить: commentary

Jesus needed no magical spells. He allowed the demons to go into the herd of pigs. Jesus was in control and did not allow the demons to continue destroying the ...