Matthew 8:31

So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 8:31

BSB

So the demons begged Jesus, "If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs."

AKJV

So the devils sought him, saying, If you cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

CPDV

Then the demons petitioned him, saying: "If you cast us from here, send us into the herd of swine."

ERV

And the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine.

NHEB

And the demons begged him, saying, "If you cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of pigs."

SMT

And the evil spirits besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, permit us to go away into the herd of swine.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 8:31

SoG1161ConjunctionthedevilsG1142Noun besoughtG3870Verb himG846 sayingG3004Verb IfG1487ConjunctionthoucastG1544Verb usG2248 outG1544Verb sufferG2010Verb usG2254togoawayG565Verb intoG1519PrepositiontheherdG34Noun FeminineofswineG5519Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 8:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 8:31

Summary

Demons request permission to inhabit swine animals

Place

Gergesenes

Event

Demons request

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD