Luke 8:38
The man whom the daemons had left begged that he might accompany him. Jesus, however, sent him away, saying,
Mark 5:18-20
As he was stepping into the boat the lunatic begged that he might accompany him;
Luke 8:28
On catching sight of Jesus he shrieked aloud and prayed him with a loud cry, "Jesus, son of God most High, what business have you with me? Do not torture me, I beg of you."
Luke 8:37
and then all the inhabitants of the surrounding country of the Gergesenes asked him to leave them, they were so seized with terror. He embarked in the boat and went back.
Acts 9:13-16
"But, Lord," Ananias answered, "many people have told me about all the mischief this man has done to thy saints at Jerusalem!
Galatians 1:23-24
they merely heard that 'our former persecutor is now preaching the faith he once harried,'
Philippians 1:23
I am in a dilemma between the two. My strong desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far the best.
1 Timothy 1:13-16
though I had formerly been a blasphemer and a persecutor and a wanton aggressor. I obtained mercy because in my unbelief I had acted out of ignorance;