Matthew 12:16
and straitly charged them, lest they should make him, manifest:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And charged them that they should not make him known:
In Context
15But, Jesus, taking note, retired from thence,—and many followed him, and he cured them all;
17that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying:—
Cross References
Matthew 8:4And Jesus saith unto him, Mind! tell, no one,—but withdraw, thyself, shew to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses directed, for a witness unto them.
Matthew 17:9And, as they were coming down out of the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying—Unto no one, may ye tell the vision, until the Son of Man, from among the dead shall arise.
Luke 5:14And, he, charged him to tell, no one,—but, departing, Show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses enjoined, for a witness unto them.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 12:15-22
The Malice of the Pharisees; Christ Withdraws Himself. 14 Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. 15 But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all; 16 And charged them that they should not make him known: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 18 Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him,… Read the whole commentary →