Authority Over Everything
Those tending the pigs ran off into the town and reported all this, including the account of the demon-possessed men. Matthew 8:33 · Berean Standard Bible
The men who had been watching the pigs ran into town and told everyone what had happened, including the story of the demon-possessed men.
The whole town was about to hear the most incredible story, and they'd have to decide what to make of it.
Matthew, describing how the news spread.
Sometimes the story of what Jesus does travels faster than He does.
The pig herders flee to the polis (town) and report everything, including the events concerning the demoniacs, spreading the news.
The herders' report brings the entire town into the narrative, setting up the surprising community response in the next verse.
Matthew, describing the herders' report to the town.
The spread of the news forces the entire community to reckon with what Jesus has done.
31So the demons begged Jesus, “If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”
32“Go!” He told them. So they came out and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and died in the waters.
33Those tending the pigs ran off into the town and reported all this, including the account of the demon-possessed men.
34Then the whole town went out to meet Jesus. And when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.
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