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The people

Some languages may prefer to say: “The people from that region” or “The Gerasene people.”

were very afraid and asked Jesus to leave

This is an ellipse. The missing information can be stated: “were very afraid of Jesus and asked him to leave.” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)

begged to go along with Jesus

This could mean ‘begged Jesus to let him go with him’ or ‘earnestly asked Jesus if he could go with him.’