The Gospel according to Luke

8:26–39

Parallel(s): Matthew 8:28–9:1; Mark 5:1–20

Part of a section of multiple accounts demonstrating Jesus' power over nature / primordial chaos (wind and waves; vv. 22–25), unclean spirits (vv. 26–39), disease, and death (vv. 40–56).
vv. 26–27: Jesus and his disciples "arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee." This is also known as "Gerasenes" or "Gergesenes," and refers to the city of Gerasa (which is modern Jerash, Jordan), where he encountered "a certain man out of the city who had demons for a long time." This was part of ancient Gilead.
v. 28: The demons recognize Jesus by name and refer to him as "Son of the Most High God," echoing the language of Deuteronomy 32:8, etc.
vv. 32–33: Jesus demonstrated his authority over these demons as the "Son of the Most High God," despite this being Gentile territory (that would have been apportioned to another god; cf. Deut. 32:8).
The next pericope and possible allusion to Jair (Judges 10:3–5) by using the name Jairus (v. 41) may further emphasize Jesus' authority (and reign) over these unclean spirits, other sons of God, and that region.