Parallel Verses New International Version Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw him, they pleaded with him to leave their region. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And behold, the whole city went out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged [him] to go away out of their coasts. 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. Young's Literal Translation And lo, all the city came forth to meet Jesus, and having seen him, they called on him that he might depart from their borders. Matthew 8:34 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe whole city came out - Probably with the intention to destroy Jesus for having destroyed their swine; but, having seen him, they were awed by his presence; and only besought him to depart from their borders. Many rather chose to lose Jesus Christ than those temporal goods by which they gratify their passions at the expense of their souls. They love even their swine better than their salvation. Certain doctors in both sciences, divinity and physic, gravely tell us that these demoniacs were only common madmen, and that the disease was supposed, by the superstitious Jews, to be occasioned by demons. But, with due deference to great characters, may not a plain man be permitted to ask, by what figure of speech can it be said that "two diseases besought - went out - filled a herd of swine - rushed down a precipice?" etc. What silly trifling is this! Some people's creeds will neither permit God nor the devil to work; and, in several respects, hardly to exist. For he who denies Divine inspiration, will scarcely acknowledge diabolic influence. See the note on Matthew 8:16, and see on Luke 7:21 (note). It is said, The whole city came out to meet Jesus. This means no more than all the inhabitants of that place, which, most probably, was no more than a small country village; or perhaps but a few houses. I have observed that the inhabitants of the Zetland Isles, in the North Seas, denominate any collection of houses a town, even where there are but three or four: and thus I think that the Jews denominated their villages, often calling them cities. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge they besought. Job 21:14 Therefore they say to God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of your ways. Job 22:17 Which said to God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them? Mark 5:17,18 And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts... Library The Touch that Cleanses'When He was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 1. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, if Thou wilt, Thou canst make me clean. 3. And Jesus put forth His hand, and touched him, saying, I will; he thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4. And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.'--MATT. viii. 14. THE great collection … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Christ Repressing Rash Discipleship Heaven and Hell Twenty-Seventh Day. Activity in Duty. Cross References Amos 7:12 Then Amaziah said to Amos, "Get out, you seer! Go back to the land of Judah. Earn your bread there and do your prophesying there. Mark 5:17 Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region. Acts 16:39 They came to appease them and escorted them from the prison, requesting them to leave the city. Jump to Previous Begged Besought Borders City Coasts Country Depart Forth Implored Jesus Leave Meet Neighborhood Once Pleaded Population Region Request WholeJump to Next Begged Besought Borders City Coasts Country Depart Forth Implored Jesus Leave Meet Neighborhood Once Pleaded Population Region Request WholeLinks Matthew 8:34 NIVMatthew 8:34 NLT Matthew 8:34 ESV Matthew 8:34 NASB Matthew 8:34 KJV Matthew 8:34 Bible Apps Matthew 8:34 Biblia Paralela Matthew 8:34 Chinese Bible Matthew 8:34 French Bible Matthew 8:34 German Bible Matthew 8:34 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |