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Pigs Over the Savior
Commentators unanimously highlight the tragic choice of the townspeople. Faced with the miraculous healing of two men and the financial loss of a herd of pigs, they valued their property more than human souls and the presence of Christ. Scholars see this as a powerful warning against allowing worldly possessions or sinful habits to blind us to the far greater value of Jesus.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 8:34
18th Century
Theologian
The whole city came out. The people of the city probably came with the intention of arresting him for the injury done to the property; but seeing h…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 8:34
That he would depart (οπως μεταβη). The whole city was excited over the destruction of the hogs and begged Jesus to leave, forgetf…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 8:34
19th Century
Preacher
A rare occurrence—a whole city meeting Jesus and that city unanimous in their appeal to Him. Alas, it was the unanimity of evil! Here was a whole c…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 8:34
The question as to why Jesus would grant the demons their desire and let them destroy the herd of pigs, the livelihood of their owners, is part of …
John Gill
On Matthew 8:34
17th Century
Pastor
And behold, the whole city The inhabitants of it, not every individual person, but the greater number of them, or, at lea…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 8:28–34
17th Century
Minister
The devils have nothing to do with Christ as a Savior; they neither have nor hope for any benefit from him. Oh, the depth of this mystery of Divine…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 8:28–34
13th Century
Philosopher
And when he was come on the other side of the water. Because the miracles through which the Lord freed many people from e…