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Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture. In its attempt to make a unique contribution to the...

8:30–31 When the demons recognize that Jesus will cast them out (“if you drive us out” is a first-class condition almost equivalent to when you drive us out) but will delay their total destruction, they request a new home. Swine, like tombs, defiled Jews but afforded appropriate refuge for evil spirits. 8:32 Jesus accedes to the demons’ request. “Go!” is more literally, You may go, granting permission. Against many interpretations, it seems that the pigs’ drowning surprises neither Jesus nor the
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