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Psalm 66:3
Say unto God, How terribleart thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

Psalm 72:9
They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.

Luke 4:41
And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebukingthem suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

he ran
The act of running signifies urgency and desperation. In the cultural context, running was often seen as undignified, especially for a man. This action underscores the man's desperate need for deliverance and the compelling power of Jesus' presence. It also reflects the spiritual turmoil within him, as the demons recognize the authority of Jesus and are compelled to confront Him.

and fell on his knees before Him
Falling on one's knees is a posture of submission and worship. This act can be seen as an acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority, even by the demonic forces. In biblical terms, kneeling is often associated with prayer and supplication, as seen in passages likePhilippians 2:10, where every knee shall bow at the name of Jesus. This moment foreshadows the ultimate submission of all spiritual forces to Christ's authority. The man's physical posture contrasts with his spiritual bondage, highlighting the tension between the demonic influence and the recognition of Jesus' lordship.

“ When the man saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees before Him.” (Mark 5:6)

• Even from afar, Jesus’ presence is unmistakable. The demoniac’s perception highlights the Lord’s authority that transcends space (cf.John 1:29;Mark 1:24).

• His sight of Jesus contrasts with the isolation he has endured among the tombs (Mark 5:3-5), showing that no distance or bondage is too great for Christ to bridge (Psalm 139:7-10;Luke 15:20).

• The man’s recognition is immediate and involuntary, underscoring that the spiritual realm recognizes Jesus’ lordship before human hearts often do (James 2:19).

• The verb paints urgency: the man does not stroll or hesitate; he bolts toward deliverance (Mark 10:17;Luke 19:6).

• Running signals desperation mixed with hope—he senses the only remedy for his torment is standing on that shoreline (Psalm 42:1;Hebrews 4:16).

• This movement also illustrates that genuine encounters with Jesus provoke motion, not passivity (John 4:29-30).

• Kneeling expresses submission; even the legion of demons cannot remain standing before the Son of God (Philippians 2:10-11;Revelation 1:17).

• The posture prefigures worship: what begins as compelled acknowledgement soon becomes a public testimony of Jesus’ saving power (Mark 5:18-20).

• His kneeling contrasts sharply with his previous violence (Mark 5:4). Christ’s authority brings immediate order where chaos reigned (Luke 8:35).

Mark 5:6 reveals that the mere sight of Jesus compels recognition, elicits urgent approach, and produces humbled submission. The verse affirms Christ’s supreme authority over spiritual darkness and shows that the first step toward liberation is acknowledging His lordship, no matter how distant or bound a person may seem.