The man who was now free of the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him away. He said to him,

鬼所离开的那人恳求和耶稣同在；耶稣却打发他回去，说：

鬼已从身上出去的那人恳求要和耶稣在一起，耶稣却打发他回去，说：

鬼已从身上出去的那人恳求要和耶稣在一起，耶稣却打发他回去，说：

那从前被鬼附身的人恳求跟耶稣同行，耶稣却对他说：

鬼已经离开的那人求耶稣，要跟他在一起；但耶稣打发他回去，说：

鬼魔所离开的那人央求耶稣，要和他在一起，但耶稣让他走，说：

鬼所離開的那人懇求和耶穌同在；耶穌卻打發他回去，說：

鬼已從身上出去的那人懇求要和耶穌在一起，耶穌卻打發他回去，說：

鬼已從身上出去的那人懇求要和耶穌在一起，耶穌卻打發他回去，說：

那從前被鬼附身的人懇求跟耶穌同行，耶穌卻對他說：

鬼已經離開的那人求耶穌，要跟他在一起；但耶穌打發他回去，說：

鬼所由出的那人祈求耶穌、要跟他在一起；耶穌卻打發他走，說：

鬼魔所離開的那人央求耶穌，要和他在一起，但耶穌讓他走，說：

諸鬼所由出之人求與之偕、耶穌遣之去、曰、

先患鬼之人、求偕耶穌、耶穌使之去、

魔所離之人、求許其偕行、耶穌命之去、曰、

惟脫魔者求與偕往、耶穌遣之歸、

The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him home, saying,

The man from whom the demons had departed begged him earnestly to be with him. But he sent him away and said,

But the man from whom the demons had gone out was begging Him that he might accompany Him; but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Now the man from whom the demons had departed begged Him that he might be with Him. But Jesus sent him away, saying,

But the man from whom the demons were gone out prayed him that he might be with him: but he sent him away, saying,

The man from whom the demons had departed kept begging Him to be with Him. But He sent him away and said,

Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying,

The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

But the man from whom the demons had gone out begged him that he might go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,

Jesus was getting into the boat. The man who had been controlled by demons begged to go with him.Jesus did not let him. He said,“ Go home to your own people. Tell them how much the Lord has done for you. Tell them how kind he has been to you.”So the man went away. In the area known as the Ten Cities, he began to tell how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed.

Then all the people who lived in the area of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them. They were filled with fear. So he got into the boat and left.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the wonderful things he does for people.Let them honor him among his people who gather for worship. Let them praise him in the meeting of the elders.

Lord, you are great. You are really worthy of praise. No one can completely understand how great you are.Parents praise your works to their children. They tell about your mighty acts.They speak about your glorious majesty. I will spend time thinking about your wonderful deeds.They speak about the powerful and wonderful things you do. I will talk about the great things you have done.They celebrate your great goodness. They sing for joy about your holy acts.The Lord is gracious, kind and tender. He is slow to get angry and full of love.The Lord is good to all. He shows deep concern for everything he has made.Lord, all your works praise you. Your faithful people praise you.They tell about your glorious kingdom. They speak about your power.Then all people will know about the mighty things you have done. They will know about the glorious majesty of your kingdom.

Honor the Lord your God. Serve him. Remain true to him. When you make promises, do so in his name.He is the one you should praise. He’s your God. With your own eyes you saw the great and amazing things he did for you.

They only heard others say,“ The man who used to attack us has changed. He is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.”And they praised God because of me.

Lord, I serve you. I serve you just as my mother did. You have set me free from the chains of my suffering.

On that day talk to your child. Say,‘ I’m doing this because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.’When you celebrate this holy day, it will be like a mark on your hand. It will be like a reminder on your forehead. This law of the Lord must be on your lips. The Lord used his mighty hand to bring you out of Egypt.

I used to speak evil things against Jesus. I tried to hurt his followers. I really pushed them around. But God showed me mercy anyway. I did those things without knowing any better. I wasn’t a believer.Our Lord poured out more and more of his grace on me. Along with it came faith and love from Christ Jesus.Here is a saying that you can trust. It should be accepted completely. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the worst sinner of all.But for that very reason, God showed me mercy. And I am the worst of sinners. He showed me mercy so that Christ Jesus could show that he is very patient. I was an example for those who would come to believe in him. Then they would receive eternal life.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his faithful love. Let them give thanks for the wonderful things he does for people.Let them sacrifice thank offerings. Let them talk about what he has done as they sing with joy.

We have heard about them and we know them. Our people who lived before us have told us about them.We won’t hide them from our children. We will tell them to those who live after us. We will tell them what the Lord has done that is worthy of praise. We will talk about his power and the wonderful things he has done.He gave laws to the people of Jacob. He gave Israel their law. He commanded our people who lived before us to teach his laws to their children.Then those born later would know his laws. Even their children yet to come would know them. And they in turn would tell their children.

I can’t decide between the two. I long to leave this world and be with Christ. That is better by far.

You are my hiding place. You will keep me safe from trouble. You will surround me with songs sung by those who praise you because you save your people.

The Lord will give you the land, just as he promised. When you enter it, keep this holy day.Your children will ask you,‘ What does this holy day mean to you?’Tell them,‘ It’s the Passover sacrifice to honor the Lord. He passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt. He spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.’ ” Then the Israelites bowed down and worshiped.

“ In days to come, your child will ask you,‘ What does this mean?’ Say to them,‘ The Lord used his mighty hand to bring us out of Egypt. That’s the land where we were slaves.Pharaoh was stubborn. He refused to let us go. So the Lord killed every oldest son in Egypt. He also killed all those born first among the people and animals. That’s why I sacrifice to the Lord every male animal born first. And that’s why I buy back each of my oldest sons for the Lord.’This holy day will be like a mark on your hand. It will be like a sign on your forehead. It will remind you that the Lord used his mighty hand to bring us out of Egypt.”

God, ever since I was young you have taught me. To this very day I tell about your wonderful acts.God, don’t leave me even when I’m old and have gray hair. Let me live to tell my children about your power. Let me tell all of them about your mighty acts.

I will talk about the kind things the Lord has done. I’ll praise him for everything he’s done for us. He has done many good things for the nation of Israel. That’s because he loves us and is very kind to us.In the past he said,“ They are my people. They are children who will be faithful to me.” So he saved them.When they suffered, he suffered with them. He sent his angel to save them. He set them free because he is loving and kind. He lifted them up and carried them. He did it again and again in days long ago.But they refused to obey him. They made his Holy Spirit sad. So he turned against them and became their enemy. He himself fought against them.Then his people remembered what he did long ago. They recalled the days of Moses and his people. They asked,“ Where is the God who brought Israel through the Red Sea? Moses led them as the shepherd of his flock. Where is the God who put his Holy Spirit among them?He used his glorious and powerful arm to help Moses. He parted the waters of the sea in front of them. That mighty act made him famous forever.He led them through that deep sea. Like a horse in open country, they didn’t trip and fall.

The Lord has been so good to me! How can I ever pay him back?

“ Lord,” Ananias answered,“ I’ve heard many reports about this man. They say he has done great harm to your holy people in Jerusalem.Now he has come here to arrest all those who worship you. The chief priests have given him authority to do this.”But the Lord said to Ananias,“ Go! I have chosen this man to work for me. He will announce my name to the Gentiles and to their kings. He will also announce my name to the people of Israel.I will show him how much he must suffer for me.”

The Lord has done great things. All who take delight in those things think deeply about them.What he does shows his glory and majesty. He will always do what is right.The Lord causes his wonders to be remembered. He is kind and tender.

When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell at his feet. He shouted at the top of his voice,“ Jesus, Son of the Most High God, what do you want with me? I beg you, don’t hurt me!”

I’m asking the Lord for only one thing. Here is what I want. I want to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. I want to look at the beauty of the Lord. I want to worship him in his temple.