Mark 7:36

And he instructed them not to tell anyone. But as much as he instructed them, so much more did they preach about it.

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In The King James Version

And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it;

In Context

35And immediately his ears were opened, and the impediment of his tongue was released, and he spoke correctly.

37And so much more did they wonder, saying: “He has done all things well. He has caused both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.”

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Cross References

Matthew 8:4And Jesus said to him: “See to it that you tell no one. But go, show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses instructed, as a testimony for them.”

Mark 3:12“You are the Son of God.” And he strongly admonished them, lest they make him known.

Mark 8:26And he sent him to his house, saying, “Go into your own house, and if you enter into the town, tell no one.”

Matthew Henry on Mark 7:32-37

The Cure of a Deaf and Dumb Person. 31 And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. 32 And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. 33 And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; 34 And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. 35 And… Read the whole commentary →

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