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# What do we have to do with you, Jesus of Nazareth?
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The demon asked this rhetorical question meaning that there was no reason for Jesus to interfere with him or any other demon. Alternate translation: "Jesus of Nazareth, leave us alone! There is no reason for you to interfere with us." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# we ... us
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These pronouns are exclusive. They refer to the demon inside the man and all other demons, but do not include the listener. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-exclusive]])
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# Have you come to destroy us?
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The demon asked this rhetorical question to urge Jesus not to harm him or any other demon. Alternate translation: "Do not destroy us!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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