Matthew 8:30

New International Reader's Version

Not very far away, a large herd of pigs was feeding.

Cross References

Isaiah 66:3

But others are not like that. They sacrifice bulls to me, but at the same time they kill people. They offer lambs to me, but they also sacrifice dogs to other gods. They bring grain offerings to me, but they also offer pig’s blood to other gods. They burn incense to me, but they also worship statues of gods. They have chosen to go their own way. They take delight in things I hate.

Leviticus 11:7

Pigs have hooves that are separated completely in two. But they do not chew the cud. So they are “unclean” for you.

Matthew 7:6

“Do not give holy things to dogs. Do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they might walk all over them. They might turn around and tear you to pieces.

Matthew 8:29

“Son of God, what do you want with us?” they shouted. “Have you come here to punish us before the time for us to be judged?”

Matthew 8:31

The demons begged Jesus, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”

Mark 5:11

A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside.

Luke 8:32

A large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside. The demons begged Jesus to let them go into the pigs. And he allowed it.

Deuteronomy 14:8

Pigs aren’t “clean” for you either. They have a divided hoof, but they don’t chew the cud. So don’t eat their meat. And don’t touch their dead bodies.