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Matthew 8:33

Matthew 8:34-1953 kjv — And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out o…

King James Version

"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 8:34-1953, King James Version

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Matthew 8 — Context

31

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

32

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.

33

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.

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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 8:34-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:34-1953 say?
Matthew 8:34-1953 in the King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Matthew 8:34-1953 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:34-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verses 34–1953.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 8:34-1953.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:34-1953 in?
Matthew 8:34-1953 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 Matthew 8:34-1953?
Matthew 8:34-1953 reads (KJV): “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. ” 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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