22. One day He and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they set out,
23. and as they were sailing He fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger.
24. They came and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to die! ” Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm.
25. He said to them, “Where is your faith? ”They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who can this be? He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey Him! ”
26. Then they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee.
27. When He got out on land, a demon-possessed man from the town met Him. For a long time he had worn no clothes and did not stay in a house but in the tombs.
28. When he saw Jesus, he cried out, fell down before Him, and said in a loud voice, “What do You have to do with me, Jesus, You Son of the Most High God? I beg You, don’t torment me! ”
29. For He had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was guarded, bound by chains and shackles, he would snap the restraints and be driven by the demon into deserted places.
30. “What is your name? ” Jesus asked him.“Legion,” he said — because many demons had entered him.