Luke 8:38
But the man from whom the demons had gone out earnestly asked permission to go with Him; but He sent him away.
Mark 5:18-20
As He was embarking, the man who had been possessed asked permission to accompany Him.
Luke 8:28
When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, and said in a loud voice, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of God Most High? Do not torture me, I beseech you."
Luke 8:37
Then the whole population of the Gerasenes and of the adjacent districts begged Him to depart from them; for their terror was great. So He went on board and returned.
Acts 9:13-16
"Lord," answered Ananias, "I have heard about that man from many, and I have heard of the great mischief he has done to Thy people in Jerusalem;
Galatians 1:23-24
They only heard it said, "He who was once our persecutor is now telling the Good News of the faith of which he formerly made havoc."
Philippians 1:23
I am in a dilemma, my earnest desire being to depart and be with Christ, for that is far, far better.
1 Timothy 1:13-16
though I was previously a blasphemer and a persecutor and had been insolent in outrage. Yet mercy was shown me, because I had acted ignorantly, not having as yet believed;