Luke 8:33 net — So the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd of pigs rushed down the steep slope into the lak…

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"So the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd of pigs rushed down the steep slope into the lake and drowned."

— Luke 8:33, NET Bible

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Luke 8 — Context

30

Jesus then asked him,“What is your name?” He said,“Legion,” because many demons had entered him.

31

And they began to beg him not to order them to depart into the abyss.

32

Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and the demonic spirits begged Jesus to let them go into them. He gave them permission.

33

So the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd of pigs rushed down the steep slope into the lake and drowned.

34

When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they ran off and spread the news in the town and countryside.

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So the people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus. They found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid.

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Those who had seen it told them how the man who had been demon-possessed had been healed.

Luke 8:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:33 say?
Luke 8:33 in the NET Bible reads: “So the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd of pigs rushed down the steep slope into the lake and drowned.”
Where is Luke 8:33 in the Bible?
Luke 8:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 33.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 8:33.
What translation should I read Luke 8:33 in?
Luke 8:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 8:33?
Luke 8:33 reads (NET): “So the demons came out of the man and went into the pigs, and the herd of pigs rushed down the steep slope into the lake and drowned.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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