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Matthew 8:33

Matthew 8:34 web — Behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged that he would depart from their borders.

World English Bible

"Behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged that he would depart from their borders."

— Matthew 8:34, World English Bible

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Matthew 8 — Context

31

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

32

He said to them, "Go!" They came out, and went into the herd of pigs: and behold, the whole herd of pigs rushed down the cliff into the sea, and died in the water.

33

Those who fed them fled, and went away into the city, and told everything, including what happened to those who were possessed with demons.

34

Behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged that he would depart from their borders.

Matthew 8:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 8:34 say?
Matthew 8:34 in the World English Bible reads: “Behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged that he would depart from their borders.”
Where is Matthew 8:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 8:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 34.
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.
What translation should I read Matthew 8:34 in?
Matthew 8:34 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?
Matthew 8:34 reads (WEB): “Behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged that he would depart from their borders.” 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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