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and charged them that they should not make him known:
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Divine Timing, Not Secrecy
Commentators agree that Jesus's command for silence was not about permanent secrecy but about divine timing. He was prudently avoiding the plots of his enemies, preventing a public frenzy that could hinder his work, and waiting for the Father's appointed time for his full revelation. His actions were deliberate and strategic, not fearful.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he charged them, etc. He was, at this time, desirous of concealment. He wished to avoid their plots, and to save his life.
19th Century
Anglican
And charged them that they should not make him known — In previous cases, we have seen reason to connect this command with the spi…
Baptist
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…
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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 (…
16th Century
Protestant
And he threatened them. The expression used by Mark conveys, in an even more pointed manner, that he restrained the unclean s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And charged them that they should not make him known . ] This charge was given, either to the multitude that followe…
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