{To depart from their borders} (apelthein apo t(936e) hori(936e)).
Once before the people of Nazareth had driven Jesus out of the
city ( Lu 4:16-31 ). Soon they will do it again on his return
there ( Mr 6:1-6  Mt 13:54-58 ). Here in Decapolis pagan
influence was strong and the owners of the hogs cared more for
the loss of their property than for the healing of the wild
demoniac. In the clash between business and spiritual welfare
business came first with them as often today. All three Gospels
tell of the request for Jesus to leave. They feared the power of
Jesus and wanted no further interference with their business
affairs.