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Matthew 8:31 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" The demons begged him, saying, “If you cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of pigs.” "
Matthew 8:31
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29 Behold, they cried out, saying, “What do we have to do with you, Jesus, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”
30 Now there was a herd of many pigs feeding far away from them.
31 The demons begged him, saying, “If you cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of pigs.”
32 He said to them, “Go!” They came out and went into the herd of pigs; and behold, the whole herd of pigs rushed down the cliff into the sea and died in the water.
33 Those who fed them fled and went away into the city and told everything, including what happened to those who were possessed with demons.
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Matthew 8:1
"When he came down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him."
Matthew 8:2
"Behold, a leper came to him and worshiped him, saying, “Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.”"
Matthew 8:3
"Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I want to. Be made clean.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed."
Matthew 8:4
"Jesus said to him, “See that you tell nobody; but go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”"
Matthew 8:5
"When he came into Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking him for help,"
Matthew 8:6
"saying, “Lord, my servant lies in the house paralyzed, grievously tormented.”"
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