The people of Gadara asked Jesus to leave their neighbourhood because

A.

He had healed the two demoniacs

B.

As Gentiles, they had nothing to do with Jesus , a Jew

C.

Jesus was using the power of Beelzebul

D.

They suffered economic loss when their swine perished

E.

Jesus might effect more cure in their vicinity

Correct answer is D

This incident is recorded in Matthew 8: 28-34 and Mark 5: 1-20. After Jesus cast demons out of two men into a herd of swine, causing the swine to run into the sea and drown, the people of Gadara were upset over the economic loss and asked Jesus to leave their region.