Mark 7:36

Jesus insisted on their not telling anyone; but the more he insisted, the more perseveringly they made it known,

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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

35The man’s ears were opened, the string of his tongue was freed, and he began to talk plainly.

37and a profound impression was made on the people. “He has done everything well!” they exclaimed. “He makes even the deaf hear and the dumb speak!”

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Cross References

Matthew 8:4and then Jesus said to him, “Be careful not to say a word to anyone, but go and show yourself to the priest, and offer the gift directed by Moses, as evidence of your cure.”

Mark 3:12But he repeatedly warned them not to make him known.

Mark 8:26Jesus sent him to his home, and said, “Do not go even into the village.”

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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