When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him — the man's action is ambiguous: he runs toward Jesus (which could be aggression or seeking help) and falls on his knees (which is a posture of supplication or submission). The distance from which he sees Jesus suggests that the demonic perception of Jesus' identity operates at range, before any human interaction has begun. The falling on knees before Jesus mirrors the demonic prostration in Mark 3:11 — the supernatural realm cannot approach Jesus standing. The gesture is the same as worship but from a different motive: the demon is not worshiping but acknowledging superior power.

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