Contradiction with Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth, but in Matthew 8:33, those keeping the swine fled after witnessing the event, despite no direct threat.
Proverbs 28:1: The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but in Matthew 8:33, those keeping the swine fled in fear after the event.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with John 14:27
Jesus gives peace and tells not to be afraid, yet in Matthew 8:33, fear causes the swine-keepers to flee after the event.
John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Contradiction with Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; however, in Matthew 8:33, the swine-keepers fled in fear after the event.
Isaiah 12:2: Behold, God [is] my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH [is] my strength and [my] song; he also is become my salvation.
Contradiction with Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Yet, in Matthew 8:33, fear overtakes those keeping the swine, and they fled.
Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?