Matthew 8:31 meaning and explanation

So the demons begged Jesus, “If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”

Matthew 8:31, Berean Standard Bible

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In this scene, two demon-possessed men confront Jesus in the region of the Gadarenes, a Gentile area where a herd of pigs is feeding nearby. The demons recognize Jesus as the Son of God and, knowing they must leave, beg permission to enter the pigs rather than be sent away without a destination.

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