A.T. Robertson Commentary Luke 9:21

"But he charged them, and commanded [them] to tell this to no man;" — Luke 9:21 (ASV)

To tell this to no man (μηδεν λεγειν τουτο). Indirect command with the negative infinitive after

commanded (παρηγγειλεν). It had been necessary for Jesus to cease using the word

Messiah (Χριστος) about himself because of the political meaning to the Jews. Its use by the disciples would lead to revolution as was plain after the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:15).