With authority He bade the unclean spirits come out of them. His words penetrated the darkened minds of the unfortunate men. They 338 realized dimly that One was near who could save them from the tormenting demons. They fell at the Saviour's feet to worship Him; but when their lips were opened to entreat His mercy, the demons spoke through them, crying vehemently, "What have I to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God most high? I beseech Thee, torment me not."

Han bød med myndighed de onde ånder fare ud af dem. Hans ord trængte ind i de ulykkelige menneskers formørkede sind. De fik en uklar følelse af, at en, som kunne frelse dem fra de onde ånders magt, var kommet dem nær. De kastede sig ned for Frelserens fødder for at tilbede ham; men da de åbnede munden for at bønfalde ham om barmhjertighed, talte de onde ånder gennem dem og skreg lidenskabeligt: "Lad mig i fred, Jesus, du den højeste Guds Søn! Jeg besværger dig ved Gud, at du ikke piner mig."