And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their region.
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Jerome
AD 420
They entreat him to leave their district, not out of pride on their part (as many believe) but out of humility. They judge themselves unworthy of the Lord’s presence, just as Peter after the catch of fish fell before the Savior’s knees and said, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” .
