008:030 Now at some distance from them a vast herd of swine were feeding.
008:031 So the demons entreated Him. "If Thou drivest us out,"
they said, "send us into the herd of swine."
008:032 "Go," He replied. Then they came out from the men and went
into the swine, whereupon the entire herd instantly rushed
down the cliff into the Lake and perished in the water.
008:033 The swineherds fled, and went and told the whole story in the town,
including what had happened to the demoniacs.
008:034 So at once the whole population came out to meet Jesus;
and when they saw Him, they besought Him to leave their country.
009:001 Accordingly He went on board, and crossing over came to
His own town.
009:002 Here they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed.
Seeing their faith Jesus said to the paralytic, "Take courage,
my child; your sins are pardoned."
009:003 "Such language is impious," said some of the Scribes
among themselves.
009:004 Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing
evil thoughts in your hearts?
009:005 Why, which is easier?--to say, `Your sins are pardoned,'
or to say `Rise up and walk'?
009:006 But, to prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth
to pardon sins"--He then says to the paralytic, "Rise, and take
up your bed and go home."
009:007 And he got up, and went off home.
009:008 And the crowds were awe-struck when they saw it, and ascribed
the glory to God who had entrusted such power to a man.
009:009 Passing on thence Jesus saw a man called Matthew sitting
at the Toll Office, and said to him, "Follow me."
And he arose, and followed Him.