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Matthew 8:31 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Matthew 8:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 8 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.”
Matthew 8:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 8:31
The demons' petition to 'send us away into the herd of swine' reveals they could not act without Christ's permission, demonstrating His absolute sovereignty over the spirit realm. That they must ask permission shows even in their rebellion, demons remain under God's control, able to do only what He permits for His purposes. Their request also reveals the destructive bent of demonic nature—unable to possess humans, they'll settle for destroying animals.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 8:31
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“saying”
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