Parallel Verses English Standard Version The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, King James Bible Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, American Standard Version But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying, Douay-Rheims Bible Now the man, out of whom the devils were departed, besought him that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying: English Revised Version But the man from whom the devils were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying, Webster's Bible Translation Now the man out of whom the demons had departed, besought him that he might be with him. But Jesus sent him away, saying, Weymouth New Testament But the man from whom the demons had gone out earnestly asked permission to go with Him; but He sent him away. Luke 8:38 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesBesought (ἐδέετο) Imperfect: was beseeching. See on prayers, Luke 5:33. Rev., prayed. Beseech is used to render παρακαλέω (Mark 5:10). See on consolation, Luke 6:24. Παρακαλέω, beseech, is used of prayer to God in only one instance, 2 Corinthians 12:8, where Paul besought the Lord to remove the thorn in the flesh. Frequently or requests to Christ while on earth. Δεομαι, to pray, often of prayer to God (Matthew 9:38; Luke 10:2; Acts 8:22). It is noticeable that in Luke 8:28, where the demons address Christ as the Son of the highest God, they say δέομαι, I pray. In Luke 8:31, Luke 8:32, where they ask not to be sent away, and to be allowed to enter into the swine, they say παρακαλέω, I beseech. The restored man, recognizing Jesus' divine power, prayed (ἐδεῖτο) to be with him. The distinction, however, must not be closely pressed. The two words seem to be often used interchangeably in the New Testament. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge besought. Psalm 116:12,16 What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits toward me... saying. Psalm 78:3-6 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us... Psalm 111:2-4 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein... Psalm 145:3-12 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable... Cross References Matthew 4:24 So his fame spread throughout all Syria, and they brought him all the sick, those afflicted with various diseases and pains, those oppressed by demons, those having seizures, and paralytics, and he healed them. Mark 5:18 As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. Luke 8:37 Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. Luke 8:39 "Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you." And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him. Jump to Previous Accompany Begged Begging Besought Demons Departed Desire Devils Earnestly Evil Forth Great Jesus Permission Prayed SpiritsJump to Next Accompany Begged Begging Besought Demons Departed Desire Devils Earnestly Evil Forth Great Jesus Permission Prayed SpiritsLinks Luke 8:38 NIVLuke 8:38 NLT Luke 8:38 ESV Luke 8:38 NASB Luke 8:38 KJV Luke 8:38 Bible Apps Luke 8:38 Biblia Paralela Luke 8:38 Chinese Bible Luke 8:38 French Bible Luke 8:38 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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