Luke 8:27

And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs.

Cross-reference

Luke 8:35 Contrast

Luke 8:35 shows the man later clothed and in his right mind—a complete transformation from naked and tormented among tombs.

Luke 13:11 Related theme

Luke 13:11 has a woman bent by a spirit of infirmity—both are bound by Satan, though the demoniac's bondage is more severe.

Mark 5:2-5 elaborates on the demoniac's condition — living among tombs, breaking chains — adding depth to Luke's description.

Matthew 8:28 tells the same event with two demon-possessed men from tombs—a direct parallel account with one additional detail.

Numbers 19:16 Historical context

Numbers 19:16 shows that touching a dead body makes one unclean—the man's dwelling among tombs would render him perpetually defiled and isolated.

Isaiah 65:4 Allusion

Isaiah 65:4 describes people who sit among graves, practicing pagan rituals—mirroring the man's lifestyle among tombs as sign of spiritual rebellion.

Matthew 4:24 Related theme

Matthew 4:24 summarizes Jesus healing the demon-possessed—this man is a specific example of that widespread ministry.

Revelation 18:2 Related theme

Revelation 18:2 says Babylon becomes a haunt for demons—the man's dwelling among tombs similarly became a home for unclean spirits.