The people of Gadara asked Jesus to leave their neighbourhood because

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WAEC 1992

A. he had healed the two demoniacs
B. as Gentiles, they had nothing to do with Jesus , a Jew
C. Jesus was using the power of Beelzebul
D. they suffered economic loss when their swine perished
E. Jesus might effect more cure in their vicinity

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

This incident is recorded in Matthew 8: 28-34 and Mark 5: 1-20. After Jesus cast demons out of two men into a herd of swine, causing the swine to run into the sea and drown, the people of Gadara were upset over the economic loss and asked Jesus to leave their region.

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