Matthew 8:34
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 8
“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.”Matthew 8:34
What Does Matthew 8:34 Mean?
Matthew 8:34 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 8, verse 34 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Matthew 8:34 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 5:17“And they began to pray him to depart out of their coasts.”Acts 16:39“And they came and besought them, and brought them out, and desired them to depart out of the city.”Luke 5:8“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.”Luke 8:37“Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.”Job 21:14“Therefore they say unto God, Depart from us; for we desire not the knowledge of thy ways.”Job 22:17“Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?”Amos 7:12“Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there:”1 Kings 17:18“And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son?”Proverbs 18:2“A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.”Deuteronomy 5:25“Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die.”1 Samuel 16:4“And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?”1 Kings 18:17“And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel?”Matthew 8:29“And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?”Luke 8:28“When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.”
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