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But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
Note 3 at Mr 5:6: The word "worshipped" is taken from the Greek word "PROSKUNEO," and it means to "prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)" (Strong's Concordance). The fact that this tormented man ran to Jesus and not away from Him indicates that even "demon-possessed" people have a free will and Satan cannot control people without their consent. Also illustrated in this verse is Php 2:10-11 ("every knee should bow...And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord") and Jas 2:19 ("the devils also believe, and tremble," see note 3 at Mr 1:32).

