Matthew 8:31

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Matthew 4:24

News about him spread all over Syria. People brought to him all who were ill with different kinds of sicknesses. Some were suffering great pain. Others were controlled by demons. Some were shaking wildly. Others couldn’t move at all. And Jesus healed all of them.

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 8:30

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

Matthew 8:32

Jesus said to them, “Go!” So the demons came out of the men and went into the pigs. The whole herd rushed down the steep bank. They ran into the lake and drowned in the water.

Mark 5:12

The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs. Let us go into them.”

Mark 5:7

He shouted at the top of his voice, “Jesus, Son of the Most High God, what do you want with me? Swear to God that you won’t hurt me!”

Revelation 12:12

So be joyful, you heavens! Be glad, all you who live there! But how terrible it will be for the earth and the sea! The devil has come down to you. He is very angry. He knows his time is short.”