16. Those who had seen it described to them how it had happened to the demon-possessed man, and all about the swine.
17. And they began to implore Him to leave their region.
18. As He was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed was imploring Him that he might accompany Him.
19. And He did not let him, but He said to him, "Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you."
20. And he went away and began to proclaim in Decapolis what great things Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed.
21. When Jesus had crossed over again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around Him; and so He stayed by the seashore.
22. One of the synagogue officials named Jairus came up, and on seeing Him, fell at His feet
23. and implored Him earnestly, saying, "My little daughter is at the point of death; please come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live."
24. And He went off with him; and a large crowd was following Him and pressing in on Him.