And they began to implore him to leave their region.These people have just seen a great miracle, a man released from the hold of demons. Yet the first thing they do upon learning about this is ask the miracle-worker to leave. Why turn away such a wonderful person?
I can think of three possible reasons. First, that miracle cost some locals their livelihood, when the demons went into the pigs and they ran into the sea and drowned. Second, they were afraid of someone so powerful, especially since He was from a different religion as them. Third, they considered themselves unworthy to be in his presence, realizing their sinful state.
I don't know which of the three might be true, or maybe some combination of them, or some other reason I haven't thought of; but whichever it is, it's sad for them that they didn't let Him stay. Who knows what else the might have seen Him do?
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