And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might be with him.
As Jesus was getting into the boat, the guy who had just been freed from the demons begged to come with him.
When Jesus changes your life, you just want to stay close to him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jesus had just cast out demons from a man in the region of the Gerasenes, restoring him to his right mind after a life of torment. This man, overwhelmed with gratitude, pleaded with Jesus to allow him to join Him on the boat as Jesus was about to depart across the Sea of Galilee. This event reflects the cultural context of first-century Palestine, where encounters with the supernatural were common and often led people to seek close association with revered teachers or healers.
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