Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.
Christ's power here is absolute: He commands not only disease and nature but the very demons themselves, even while in His humiliation. This victory over a legion of devils in Gentile territory is a foretaste of His conquest over Satan's whole kingdom when He enters His glory.
AI summary
Commenting on Matthew 8:28-34
Verse 34. The whole city came out. The people of the city probably came with a view of arresting him for the injury done to the property; but seeing him, and being awed by his presence, they only besought him to leave them. Out of their coasts. Out of their country. This shows, 1st.
And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought [him] that he would depart out of their coasts. (g) Where men live as swine, there Christ does not abide, but demons.