Devine Scripture

Matthew 8:30

Matthew chapter 8 · verse 30 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now there was afar off from them a herd of many swine feeding.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now there was afar off from them a herd of many swine feeding.

Context

v.29And behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?

v.30This passage

v.31And the demons besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 66:3

    He that killeth an ox is as he that slayeth a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as he that breaketh a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as he that offereth swine’s blood; he that burneth frankincense, as he that blesseth an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations:

  • Isaiah 65:3

    a people that provoke me to my face continually, sacrificing in gardens, and burning incense upon bricks;

  • Deuteronomy 14:8

    And the swine, because he parteth the hoof but cheweth not the cud, he is unclean unto you: of their flesh ye shall not eat, and their carcasses ye shall not touch.

  • Leviticus 11:7

    And the swine, because he parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, but cheweth not the cud, he is unclean unto you.

  • Mark 5:11

    Now there was there on the mountain side a great herd of swine feeding.

  • Luke 8:32

    Now there was there a herd of many swine feeding on the mountain: and they entreated him that he would give them leave to enter into them. And he gave them leave.