Matthew 8:34

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 8:34

BSB

Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And behold, the entire city went out to meet Jesus. And having seen him, they petitioned him, so that he would cross from their borders.

ERV

And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart from their borders.

NHEB

And look, all the city came out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region.

SMT

And, behold, all the city came forth to the meeting to Jesus: and seeing him, they besought that he would go away from their boundaries.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 8:34

AndG2532Conjunction beholdG2400thewholeG3956Adjective cityG4172Noun FemininecameoutG1831Verb toG1519Preposition meetG4877Noun Feminine JesusG2424Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionwhentheysawG1492Verb himG846theybesoughtG3870VerbhimthatG3704hewoulddepartG3327VerboutofG575 theirG846 coastsG3725Noun Neuter

Commentary for Matthew 8:34

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

Overview of Matthew 8:34

Summary

Entire city begs Jesus to leave their territory

Place

Gergesenes

Event

Asking Jesus to depart

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD