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.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Matthew 8:28-34
The same account of the demoniacs substantially is found in Mark 5:1-20, and Luk 8:26-38. Mat 8:28 The other side - The…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Matthew 8:28-34
We have here the story of Christ's casting the devils out of two men that were possessed. The scope of this chapter is…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that he would depart The motive for the request was fear lest a greater disaster should follow (Meyer).
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