Matthew 8:34 — Meaning and Application

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“And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought {him} that he would depart out of their coasts.”

Matthew 8:34

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And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.

And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought {him} that he would depart out of their coasts.

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Matthew 8:1

"When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him."

Matthew 8:2

"And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean."

Matthew 8:3

"And Jesus put forth {his} hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed."

Matthew 8:4

"And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them."

Matthew 8:5

"And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,"

Matthew 8:6

"And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented."

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