56And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
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And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.
And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment. …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 40-56)Christ was driven away by the Gadarenes ; they were weary of him, and willing to be rid of him. But when he had crossed the water, and returned to the Galileans , they gladly received him, wished and waited for his return, and welcomed him with all their hearts when he did return, Luke 8:40. If some will not accept the favours Christ offers them, others will . If the Gadarenes be not gathered, yet…
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