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Matthew 8

Matthew 8:30

The Demons and the Pigs · Matthew 8:28–34
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Translations

Modern
In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding.
Traditional
And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.
Literal
Now there was far off from them a herd of many pigs feeding.
Latin
Erat autem non longe ab illis grex multorum porcorum pascens.

Original

Greek
English
In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding.

Notes

Matthew 8:28–34

This event focuses on the authorityof Jesus and the cost of being his disciple. Those who have faith, like the Messiah, will experience opposition.

Matthew 8:1–9:34

Here, the kingdom of God appears with supernatural power (see Matthew 4:23–25; 11:2–6). It reaches people who were previously excluded from God's blessings. This included:

  • non-Jewish people,

  • lepers,

  • blind people,

  • sick women,

  • people possessed by demons,

  • tax collectors,

  • those with long-term bleeding, and

  • the dead.

Jesus showed compassion to people in need. But the religious leaders reacted with anger and opposition. Jesus called his followers to respond with faith and to walk in discipleship (living as his learners and followers).

Theme notes and profiles

The Stone the Builders Rejected

Events

Parallels

Mark 5:1–20 Luke 8:26–39

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ John the Baptist Miracle Pig Sea of Galilee

Topics

Demons: The Herd of Swine Demons: Two Men of the Gergesenes (Gadarenes, Gerasenes) Gadarenes: Jesus Visits and Works Miracles Among, but is Rejected Galilee: Sea (Lake) of Galilee: Miracles of Jesus On Jesus, the Christ: Miracle of the Swine (In Gadara) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of The Demoniacs in Gadara (Gerasa) Healed Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Throws Demons out of Two Men of Gadara (Gerasa) Swine: Jesus Sends Demons Into The Swine: Kept in Large Herds The Miracles of Christ: Devils Cast Out