Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.

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Bible References

Legion

Matthew 26:53
Think you that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Mark 5:9
And he asked him, What is your name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

Many

Luke 8:2
And certain women, who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven demons,
Matthew 8:29
And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with you, Jesus, you Son of God? have you come here to torment us before the time?
Mark 16:9
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven demons.

General references

Matthew 8:31
So the demons besought him, saying, If you cast us out, allow us to go away into the herd of swine.
Acts 19:15
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?