Matthew 8:28-34

GOD’S WORD Translation

Jesus Cures Two Demon-Possessed Men^(A)

²⁸ When he arrived in the territory of the Gadarenes on the other side ⌞of the Sea of Galilee⌟, two men met him. They were possessed by demons and had come out of the tombs. No one could travel along that road because the men were so dangerous.

²⁹ They shouted, “Why are you bothering us now, Son of God? Did you come here to torture us before it is time?”

³⁰ A large herd of pigs was feeding in the distance. ³¹ The demons begged Jesus, “If you’re going to force us out, send us into that herd of pigs.”

³² Jesus said to them, “Go!” The demons came out and went into the pigs. Suddenly, the whole herd rushed down the cliff into the sea and died in the water. ³³ Those who took care of the pigs ran into the city. There they reported everything, especially about the men possessed by demons.

³⁴ Everyone from the city went to meet Jesus. When they saw him, they begged him to leave their territory.