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But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
Note 3 at Mk. 5:6: The word "worshipped" is taken from the Greek word "proskuneo" which means "to prostrate oneself in homage to; do reverence to; adore." 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 an individual without his consent. Also illustrated in this verse is Philippians 2:10-11 ("every knee should bow . . . and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord") and James 2:19 ("the devils also believe, and tremble"--see note 3 at Mk. 1:32, p. 68).

