And charged them that they should not make him known — In previous cases, we have seen reason to connect this command with the spi…

Their secret plans were all discerned by His omniscience. Jesus knew it and acted accordingly. He did not come to contend with fault-finders, and t…

St. Hilary of Poitiers: The Pharisees were moved by jealousy at what had been done. Because they saw only the outward body of…

Jesus often withdrew when opposition became intense (cf. 4:12; 14:13; 15:21; 16:5); at least that was his custom until the appointed hour arrived (…

And he threatened them. The expression used by Mark conveys, in an even more pointed manner, that he restrained the unclean s…

And charged them that they should not make him known .
] This charge was given, either to the multitude that followe…

The Pharisees took counsel to find some accusation, that Jesus might be condemned to death. Aware of their design, as his time was not yet come, he…