# the region of the Gerasenes

"that area of the Gerasenes" or "the area where the Gerasene people lived"

# they were overwhelmed with great fear

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "they became very afraid" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# start back

The destination can be stated. Alternate translation: "go back across the lake" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])