Apologetics Bible

Matthew 8:1

Greek

⸂Καταβάντος δὲ αὐτοῦ⸃ ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄρους ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ ὄχλοι πολλοί.

Katabantos de aytoy apo toy oroys ekoloythesan ayto ochloi polloi.

KJV: When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

AKJV: When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

ASV: And when he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.

YLT: And when he came down from the mount, great multitudes did follow him,

Exposition: Matthew 8:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:2

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ λεπρὸς ⸀προσελθὼν προσεκύνει αὐτῷ λέγων· Κύριε, ἐὰν θέλῃς δύνασαί με καθαρίσαι.

kai idoy lepros proselthon prosekynei ayto legon· Kyrie, ean theles dynasai me katharisai.

KJV: And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

AKJV: And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.

ASV: And behold, there came to him a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.

YLT: and lo, a leper having come, was bowing to him, saying, `Sir, if thou art willing, thou art able to cleanse me;'

Exposition: Matthew 8:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:3

Greek

καὶ ἐκτείνας τὴν χεῖρα ἥψατο ⸀αὐτοῦ λέγων· Θέλω, καθαρίσθητι· καὶ εὐθέως ἐκαθαρίσθη αὐτοῦ ἡ λέπρα.

kai ekteinas ten cheira epsato aytoy legon· Thelo, katharistheti· kai eytheos ekatharisthe aytoy e lepra.

KJV: And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

AKJV: And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be you clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

ASV: And he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou made clean. And straightway his leprosy was cleansed.

YLT: and having stretched forth the hand, Jesus touched him, saying, `I will, be thou cleansed,' and immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

Exposition: Matthew 8:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:4

Greek

καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Ὅρα μηδενὶ εἴπῃς, ἀλλὰ ὕπαγε σεαυτὸν δεῖξον τῷ ἱερεῖ, καὶ προσένεγκον τὸ δῶρον ὃ προσέταξεν Μωϋσῆς εἰς μαρτύριον αὐτοῖς.

kai legei ayto o Iesoys· Ora medeni eipes, alla ypage seayton deixon to ierei, kai prosenegkon to doron o prosetaxen Moyses eis martyrion aytois.

KJV: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

AKJV: And Jesus says to him, See you tell no man; but go your way, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony to them. ¶

ASV: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

YLT: And Jesus saith to him, `See, thou mayest tell no one, but go, thyself shew to the priest, and bring the gift that Moses commanded for a testimony to them.'

Exposition: Matthew 8:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:5

Greek

⸂Εἰσελθόντος δὲ αὐτοῦ⸃ εἰς Καφαρναοὺμ προσῆλθεν αὐτῷ ἑκατόνταρχος παρακαλῶν αὐτὸν

Eiselthontos de aytoy eis Kapharnaoym proselthen ayto ekatontarchos parakalon ayton

KJV: And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

AKJV: And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him,

ASV: And when he was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,

YLT: And Jesus having entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion calling upon him,

Exposition: Matthew 8:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:6

Greek

καὶ λέγων· Κύριε, ὁ παῖς μου βέβληται ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ παραλυτικός, δεινῶς βασανιζόμενος.

kai legon· Kyrie, o pais moy bebletai en te oikia paralytikos, deinos basanizomenos.

KJV: And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.

AKJV: And saying, Lord, my servant lies at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.

ASV: and saying, Lord, my servant lieth in the house sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.

YLT: and saying, `Sir, my young man hath been laid in the house a paralytic, fearfully afflicted,'

Exposition: Matthew 8:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:7

Greek

⸀καὶ λέγει ⸀αὐτῷ· Ἐγὼ ἐλθὼν θεραπεύσω αὐτόν.

kai legei ayto· Ego elthon therapeyso ayton.

KJV: And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

AKJV: And Jesus says to him, I will come and heal him.

ASV: And he saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

YLT: and Jesus saith to him, `I, having come, will heal him.'

Exposition: Matthew 8:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:8

Greek

⸂καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς⸃ ὁ ἑκατόνταρχος ἔφη· Κύριε, οὐκ εἰμὶ ἱκανὸς ἵνα μου ὑπὸ τὴν στέγην εἰσέλθῃς· ἀλλὰ μόνον εἰπὲ λόγῳ, καὶ ἰαθήσεται ὁ παῖς μου·

kai apokritheis o ekatontarchos ephe· Kyrie, oyk eimi ikanos ina moy ypo ten stegen eiselthes· alla monon eipe logo, kai iathesetai o pais moy·

KJV: The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

AKJV: The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.

ASV: And the centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed.

YLT: And the centurion answering said, `Sir, I am not worthy that thou mayest enter under my roof, but only say a word, and my servant shall be healed;

Exposition: Matthew 8:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:9

Greek

καὶ γὰρ ἐγὼ ἄνθρωπός εἰμι ὑπὸ ⸀ἐξουσίαν, ἔχων ὑπʼ ἐμαυτὸν στρατιώτας, καὶ λέγω τούτῳ· Πορεύθητι, καὶ πορεύεται, καὶ ἄλλῳ· Ἔρχου, καὶ ἔρχεται, καὶ τῷ δούλῳ μου· Ποίησον τοῦτο, καὶ ποιεῖ.

kai gar ego anthropos eimi ypo exoysian, echon yp emayton stratiotas, kai lego toyto· Poreytheti, kai poreyetai, kai allo· Erchoy, kai erchetai, kai to doylo moy· Poieson toyto, kai poiei.

KJV: For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

AKJV: For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he comes; and to my servant, Do this, and he does it.

ASV: For I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers: and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

YLT: for I also am a man under authority, having under myself soldiers, and I say to this one, Go, and he goeth, and to another, Be coming, and he cometh, and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it .'

Exposition: Matthew 8:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:10

Greek

ἀκούσας δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐθαύμασεν καὶ εἶπεν τοῖς ἀκολουθοῦσιν· Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ⸂παρʼ οὐδενὶ τοσαύτην πίστιν ἐν τῷ Ἰσραὴλ⸃ εὗρον.

akoysas de o Iesoys ethaymasen kai eipen tois akoloythoysin· Amen lego ymin, par oydeni tosayten pistin en to Israel eyron.

KJV: When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

AKJV: When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to them that followed, Truly I say to you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

ASV: And when Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.

YLT: And Jesus having heard, did wonder, and said to those following, `Verily I say to you, not even in Israel so great faith have I found;

Exposition: Matthew 8:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:11

Greek

λέγω δὲ ὑμῖν ὅτι πολλοὶ ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν καὶ δυσμῶν ἥξουσιν καὶ ἀνακλιθήσονται μετὰ Ἀβραὰμ καὶ Ἰσαὰκ καὶ Ἰακὼβ ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τῶν οὐρανῶν·

lego de ymin oti polloi apo anatolon kai dysmon exoysin kai anaklithesontai meta Abraam kai Isaak kai Iakob en te basileia ton oyranon·

KJV: And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

AKJV: And I say to you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

ASV: And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven:

YLT: and I say to you, that many from east and west shall come and recline (at meat) with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the reign of the heavens,

Exposition: Matthew 8:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:12

Greek

οἱ δὲ υἱοὶ τῆς βασιλείας ἐκβληθήσονται εἰς τὸ σκότος τὸ ἐξώτερον· ἐκεῖ ἔσται ὁ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὁ βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων.

oi de yioi tes basileias ekblethesontai eis to skotos to exoteron· ekei estai o klaythmos kai o brygmos ton odonton.

KJV: But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

AKJV: But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

ASV: but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast forth into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

YLT: but the sons of the reign shall be cast forth to the outer darkness--there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.'

Exposition: Matthew 8:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:13

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τῷ ἑκατοντάρχῃ· Ὕπαγε, ⸀ὡς ἐπίστευσας γενηθήτω σοι· καὶ ἰάθη ὁ ⸀παῖς ἐν τῇ ὥρᾳ ἐκείνῃ.

kai eipen o Iesoys to ekatontarche· Ypage, os episteysas genetheto soi· kai iathe o pais en te ora ekeine.

KJV: And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

AKJV: And Jesus said to the centurion, Go your way; and as you have believed, so be it done to you. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. ¶

ASV: And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And the servant was healed in that hour.

YLT: And Jesus said to the centurion, `Go, and as thou didst believe let it be to thee;' and his young man was healed in that hour.

Exposition: Matthew 8:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:14

Greek

Καὶ ἐλθὼν ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν Πέτρου εἶδεν τὴν πενθερὰν αὐτοῦ βεβλημένην καὶ πυρέσσουσαν·

Kai elthon o Iesoys eis ten oikian Petroy eiden ten pentheran aytoy beblemenen kai pyressoysan·

KJV: And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.

AKJV: And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.

ASV: And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother lying sick of a fever.

YLT: And Jesus having come into the house of Peter, saw his mother-in-law laid, and fevered,

Exposition: Matthew 8:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:15

Greek

καὶ ἥψατο τῆς χειρὸς αὐτῆς, καὶ ἀφῆκεν αὐτὴν ὁ πυρετός, καὶ ἠγέρθη καὶ διηκόνει αὐτῷ.

kai epsato tes cheiros aytes, kai apheken ayten o pyretos, kai egerthe kai diekonei ayto.

KJV: And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

AKJV: And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered to them. ¶

ASV: And he touched her hand, and the fever left her; and she arose, and ministered unto him.

YLT: and he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose, and was ministering to them.

Exposition: Matthew 8:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:16

Greek

Ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης προσήνεγκαν αὐτῷ δαιμονιζομένους πολλούς· καὶ ἐξέβαλεν τὰ πνεύματα λόγῳ, καὶ πάντας τοὺς κακῶς ἔχοντας ἐθεράπευσεν·

Opsias de genomenes prosenegkan ayto daimonizomenoys polloys· kai exebalen ta pneymata logo, kai pantas toys kakos echontas etherapeysen·

KJV: When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

AKJV: When the even was come, they brought to him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:

ASV: And when even was come, they brought unto him many possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were sick:

YLT: And evening having come, they brought to him many demoniacs, and he did cast out the spirits with a word, and did heal all who were ill,

Exposition: Matthew 8:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:17

Greek

ὅπως πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ Ἠσαΐου τοῦ προφήτου λέγοντος· Αὐτὸς τὰς ἀσθενείας ἡμῶν ἔλαβεν καὶ τὰς νόσους ἐβάστασεν.

opos plerothe to rethen dia Esaioy toy prophetoy legontos· Aytos tas astheneias emon elaben kai tas nosoys ebastasen.

KJV: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

AKJV: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses. ¶

ASV: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our diseases.

YLT: that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying, `Himself took our infirmities, and the sicknesses he did bear.'

Exposition: Matthew 8:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:18

Greek

Ἰδὼν δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς ⸂πολλοὺς ὄχλους⸃ περὶ αὐτὸν ἐκέλευσεν ἀπελθεῖν εἰς τὸ πέραν.

Idon de o Iesoys polloys ochloys peri ayton ekeleysen apelthein eis to peran.

KJV: Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

AKJV: Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart to the other side.

ASV: Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.

YLT: And Jesus having seen great multitudes about him, did command to depart to the other side;

Exposition: Matthew 8:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about him, he gave commandment to depart unto the other side.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:19

Greek

καὶ προσελθὼν εἷς γραμματεὺς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Διδάσκαλε, ἀκολουθήσω σοι ὅπου ἐὰν ἀπέρχῃ.

kai proselthon eis grammateys eipen ayto· Didaskale, akoloytheso soi opoy ean aperche.

KJV: And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

AKJV: And a certain scribe came, and said to him, Master, I will follow you wherever you go.

ASV: And there came a scribe, and said unto him, Teacher, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

YLT: and a certain scribe having come, said to him, `Teacher, I will follow thee wherever thou mayest go;'

Exposition: Matthew 8:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And a certain scribe came, and said unto him, Master, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:20

Greek

καὶ λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Αἱ ἀλώπεκες φωλεοὺς ἔχουσιν καὶ τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ κατασκηνώσεις, ὁ δὲ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου οὐκ ἔχει ποῦ τὴν κεφαλὴν κλίνῃ.

kai legei ayto o Iesoys· Ai alopekes pholeoys echoysin kai ta peteina toy oyranoy kataskenoseis, o de yios toy anthropoy oyk echei poy ten kephalen kline.

KJV: And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

AKJV: And Jesus says to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.

ASV: And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

YLT: and Jesus saith to him, `The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven places of rest, but the Son of Man hath not where he may lay the head.'

Exposition: Matthew 8:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus saith unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:21

Greek

ἕτερος δὲ τῶν ⸀μαθητῶν εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Κύριε, ἐπίτρεψόν μοι πρῶτον ἀπελθεῖν καὶ θάψαι τὸν πατέρα μου.

eteros de ton matheton eipen ayto· Kyrie, epitrepson moi proton apelthein kai thapsai ton patera moy.

KJV: And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

AKJV: And another of his disciples said to him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

ASV: And another of the disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

YLT: And another of his disciples said to him, `Sir, permit me first to depart and to bury my father;'

Exposition: Matthew 8:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:22

Greek

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ⸀λέγει αὐτῷ· Ἀκολούθει μοι, καὶ ἄφες τοὺς νεκροὺς θάψαι τοὺς ἑαυτῶν νεκρούς.

o de Iesoys legei ayto· Akoloythei moi, kai aphes toys nekroys thapsai toys eayton nekroys.

KJV: But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

AKJV: But Jesus said to him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. ¶

ASV: But Jesus saith unto him, Follow me; and leave the dead to bury their own dead.

YLT: and Jesus said to him, `Follow me, and suffer the dead to bury their own dead.'

Exposition: Matthew 8:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:23

Greek

Καὶ ἐμβάντι αὐτῷ ⸀εἰς πλοῖον ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ.

Kai embanti ayto eis ploion ekoloythesan ayto oi mathetai aytoy.

KJV: And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

AKJV: And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

ASV: And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.

YLT: And when he entered into the boat his disciples did follow him,

Exposition: Matthew 8:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:24

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ σεισμὸς μέγας ἐγένετο ἐν τῇ θαλάσσῃ, ὥστε τὸ πλοῖον καλύπτεσθαι ὑπὸ τῶν κυμάτων, αὐτὸς δὲ ἐκάθευδεν.

kai idoy seismos megas egeneto en te thalasse, oste to ploion kalyptesthai ypo ton kymaton, aytos de ekatheyden.

KJV: And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

AKJV: And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

ASV: And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

YLT: and lo, a great tempest arose in the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves, but he was sleeping,

Exposition: Matthew 8:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:25

Greek

καὶ ⸀προσελθόντες ἤγειραν αὐτὸν λέγοντες· Κύριε, ⸀σῶσον, ἀπολλύμεθα.

kai proselthontes egeiran ayton legontes· Kyrie, soson, apollymetha.

KJV: And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

AKJV: And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

ASV: And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Save, Lord; we perish.

YLT: and his disciples having come to him, awoke him, saying, `Sir, save us; we are perishing.'

Exposition: Matthew 8:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:26

Greek

καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· Τί δειλοί ἐστε, ὀλιγόπιστοι; τότε ἐγερθεὶς ἐπετίμησεν τοῖς ἀνέμοις καὶ τῇ θαλάσσῃ, καὶ ἐγένετο γαλήνη μεγάλη.

kai legei aytois· Ti deiloi este, oligopistoi; tote egertheis epetimesen tois anemois kai te thalasse, kai egeneto galene megale.

KJV: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

AKJV: And he says to them, Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

ASV: And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

YLT: And he saith to them, `Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?' Then having risen, he rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm;

Exposition: Matthew 8:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:27

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἄνθρωποι ἐθαύμασαν λέγοντες· Ποταπός ἐστιν οὗτος ὅτι καὶ οἱ ἄνεμοι καὶ ἡ θάλασσα ⸂αὐτῷ ὑπακούουσιν⸃;

oi de anthropoi ethaymasan legontes· Potapos estin oytos oti kai oi anemoi kai e thalassa ayto ypakoyoysin;

KJV: But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

AKJV: But the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! ¶

ASV: And the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?

YLT: and the men wondered, saying, `What kind--is this, that even the wind and the sea do obey him?'

Exposition: Matthew 8:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:28

Greek

Καὶ ⸂ἐλθόντος αὐτοῦ⸃ εἰς τὸ πέραν εἰς τὴν χώραν τῶν ⸀Γαδαρηνῶν ὑπήντησαν αὐτῷ δύο δαιμονιζόμενοι ἐκ τῶν μνημείων ἐξερχόμενοι, χαλεποὶ λίαν ὥστε μὴ ἰσχύειν τινὰ παρελθεῖν διὰ τῆς ὁδοῦ ἐκείνης.

Kai elthontos aytoy eis to peran eis ten choran ton Gadarenon ypentesan ayto dyo daimonizomenoi ek ton mnemeion exerchomenoi, chalepoi lian oste me ischyein tina parelthein dia tes odoy ekeines.

KJV: And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

AKJV: And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.

ASV: And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, there met him two possessed with demons, coming forth out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man could pass by that way.

YLT: And he having come to the other side, to the region of the Gergesenes, there met him two demoniacs, coming forth out of the tombs, very fierce, so that no one was able to pass over by that way,

Exposition: Matthew 8:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:29

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ ἔκραξαν λέγοντες· Τί ἡμῖν καὶ ⸀σοί, υἱὲ τοῦ θεοῦ; ἦλθες ὧδε πρὸ καιροῦ βασανίσαι ἡμᾶς;

kai idoy ekraxan legontes· Ti emin kai soi, yie toy theoy; elthes ode pro kairoy basanisai emas;

KJV: 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?

AKJV: And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with you, Jesus, you Son of God? are you come here to torment us before the time?

ASV: And 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?

YLT: and lo, they cried out, saying, `What--to us and to thee, Jesus, Son of God? didst thou come hither, before the time, to afflict us?'

Exposition: Matthew 8:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:30

Greek

ἦν δὲ μακρὰν ἀπʼ αὐτῶν ἀγέλη χοίρων πολλῶν βοσκομένη.

en de makran ap ayton agele choiron pollon boskomene.

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

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

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

YLT: And there was far off from them a herd of many swine feeding,

Exposition: Matthew 8:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there was a good way off from them an herd of many swine feeding.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:31

Greek

οἱ δὲ δαίμονες παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν λέγοντες· Εἰ ἐκβάλλεις ἡμᾶς, ⸂ἀπόστειλον ἡμᾶς⸃ εἰς τὴν ἀγέλην τῶν χοίρων.

oi de daimones parekaloyn ayton legontes· Ei ekballeis emas, aposteilon emas eis ten agelen ton choiron.

KJV: So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

AKJV: So the devils sought him, saying, If you cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

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

YLT: and the demons were calling on him, saying, `If thou dost cast us forth, permit us to go away to the herd of the swine;'

Exposition: Matthew 8:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:32

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ὑπάγετε. οἱ δὲ ἐξελθόντες ἀπῆλθον εἰς ⸂τοὺς χοίρους⸃· καὶ ἰδοὺ ὥρμησεν πᾶσα ἡ ⸀ἀγέλη κατὰ τοῦ κρημνοῦ εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν, καὶ ἀπέθανον ἐν τοῖς ὕδασιν.

kai eipen aytois· Ypagete. oi de exelthontes apelthon eis toys choiroys· kai idoy ormesen pasa e agele kata toy kremnoy eis ten thalassan, kai apethanon en tois ydasin.

KJV: And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

AKJV: And he said to them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.

ASV: And he said unto them, Go. And they came out, and went into the swine: and behold, the whole herd rushed down the steep into the sea, and perished in the waters.

YLT: and he saith to them, `Go.' And having come forth, they went to the herd of the swine, and lo, the whole herd of the swine rushed down the steep, to the sea, and died in the waters,

Exposition: Matthew 8:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, Go. And when they were come out, they went into the herd of swine: and, behold, the whole herd of swine ran violently down a steep place into the sea, and perished in the waters.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:33

Greek

οἱ δὲ βόσκοντες ἔφυγον, καὶ ἀπελθόντες εἰς τὴν πόλιν ἀπήγγειλαν πάντα καὶ τὰ τῶν δαιμονιζομένων.

oi de boskontes ephygon, kai apelthontes eis ten polin apeggeilan panta kai ta ton daimonizomenon.

KJV: And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.

AKJV: And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.

ASV: And they that fed them fled, and went away into the city, and told everything, and what was befallen to them that were possessed with demons.

YLT: and those feeding did flee, and, having gone to the city, they declared all, and the matter of the demoniacs.

Exposition: Matthew 8:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they that kept them fled, and went their ways into the city, and told every thing, and what was befallen to the possessed of the devils.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 8:34

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ πᾶσα ἡ πόλις ἐξῆλθεν εἰς ⸀ὑπάντησιν τῷ Ἰησοῦ, καὶ ἰδόντες αὐτὸν παρεκάλεσαν ὅπως μεταβῇ ἀπὸ τῶν ὁρίων αὐτῶν.

kai idoy pasa e polis exelthen eis ypantesin to Iesoy, kai idontes ayton parekalesan opos metabe apo ton orion ayton.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they sought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

ASV: And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart from their borders.

YLT: And lo, all the city came forth to meet Jesus, and having seen him, they called on him that he might depart from their borders.

Exposition: Matthew 8:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.