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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/9.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Jesus warned his disciples not to tell anyone who he was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having strictly warned <i>them</i>, He instructed them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he straitly charged them, and commanded <i>them</i> to tell no man that thing;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But He warned them and instructed <i>them</i> not to tell this to anyone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But He warned them and instructed them not to tell this to anyone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But He warned them, and instructed <i>them</i> not to tell this to anyone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But He warned them and directed <i>them</i> not to tell this to anyone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But He strictly warned and admonished them not to tell this to anyone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But he strictly warned and instructed them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But He strictly warned and instructed them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus strictly warned his disciples not to tell anyone about this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He ordered them not to tell this to anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell this to anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He gave them strict orders, commanding them not to tell this to anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But he forcefully commanded them not to tell this to anyone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But he warned them, and commanded them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus strictly forbad them to tell this to any one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But he warned them and commanded them to tell this to no one, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And having charged them, He commanded [them] to say this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And having strictly warned <i>them</i>, He instructed them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And having charged them, he commanded them to say this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he having censured them, enjoined them to tell this to no one;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he strictly charging them, commanded they should tell this to no man. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But speaking sharply to them, he instructed them not to tell this to anyone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He sternly ordered and commanded them not to tell anyone,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he cautioned them, and warned them not to say this to anyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But he admonished them and he warned them that they should not say this to anyone.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he strictly charged them and commanded them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And having charged them, He commanded them to tell it to no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And strictly charging them, he commanded, that they should tell no man this:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />however, Jesus strictly charged them not to say so much to any body; adding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And Jesus strictly forbad them to tell this to any one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He, having admonished them, commanded <i>them</i> to tell this to no one;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />But He strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/9-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3705" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Christ's Passion Foretold</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20</span>“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2008.htm" title="2008: epitimēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.">Jesus strictly warned</a> <a href="/greek/3853.htm" title="3853: parēngeilen (V-AIA-3S) -- To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legein (V-PNA) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">not to tell</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdeni (Adj-DMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">to anyone.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">22</span>“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-20.htm">Matthew 16:20</a></span><br />Then He admonished the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30</a></span><br />And Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Matthew 17:9</a></span><br />As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Mark 9:9</a></span><br />As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus admonished them not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-6.htm">John 7:6-8</a></span><br />Therefore Jesus told them, “Although your time is always at hand, My time has not yet come. / The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil. / Go up to the feast on your own. I am not going up to this feast, because My time has not yet come.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a></span><br />At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-39.htm">John 10:39</a></span><br />At this, they tried again to seize Him, but He escaped their grasp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a></span><br />As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-25.htm">Daniel 9:25-26</a></span><br />Know and understand this: From the issuance of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Messiah, the Prince, there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of distress. / Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></span><br />Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a></span><br />The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-1.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a></span><br />“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-1.htm">Isaiah 49:1-6</a></span><br />Listen to Me, O islands; pay attention, O distant peoples: The LORD called Me from the womb; from the body of My mother He named Me. / He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. / He said to Me, “You are My Servant, Israel, in whom I will display My glory.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a></span><br />I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he straightly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-20.htm">Matthew 16:20</a></b></br> Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/17-9.htm">Matthew 17:9</a></b></br> And as they came down from the mountain, Jesus charged them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, until the Son of man be risen again from the dead.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/8-31.htm">Mark 8:31</a></b></br> And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and <i>of</i> the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-56.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Charging</a> <a href="/luke/9-3.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/luke/8-38.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/luke/5-14.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/luke/8-56.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/luke/8-56.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/8-56.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Special</a> <a href="/mark/8-30.htm">Straitly</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Strictly</a> <a href="/luke/3-8.htm">Warned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/11-50.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Charging</a> <a href="/luke/14-22.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/luke/16-28.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/acts/5-28.htm">Enjoined</a> <a href="/luke/9-49.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/9-42.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/john/5-18.htm">Special</a> <a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Straitly</a> <a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Strictly</a> <a href="/luke/13-31.htm">Warned</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">57. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Greek word used for "strictly warned" implies a stern command, emphasizing the importance of the disciples' obedience. This warning follows Peter's confession of Jesus as the Messiah, a pivotal moment in the Gospel narrative. Jesus often used strong language to ensure His disciples understood the gravity of His teachings and the timing of His mission. This reflects the Messianic secret theme in the Gospels, where Jesus frequently instructed His followers to keep His identity concealed until the appropriate time.<p><b>not to tell this</b><br>The instruction "not to tell this" refers to the revelation of Jesus as the Messiah. At this point in His ministry, Jesus was cautious about public declarations of His identity. The Jewish expectation of the Messiah was largely political and militaristic, anticipating a leader who would overthrow Roman rule. Jesus' mission, however, was spiritual and redemptive, focusing on the salvation of humanity through His death and resurrection. Premature disclosure could have led to misunderstandings and hindered His mission. This aligns with other instances where Jesus instructed people to remain silent about His miracles or identity, such as in <a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Mark 1:44</a> and <a href="/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30</a>.<p><b>to anyone</b><br>The phrase "to anyone" underscores the universality of the command. Jesus wanted to prevent any misinterpretation or premature action that could arise from a widespread proclamation of His Messiahship. This instruction was not limited to a specific group but was meant to be a general directive to ensure that His mission unfolded according to divine timing. The broader context of <a href="/luke/9.htm">Luke 9</a> includes Jesus preparing His disciples for His impending suffering and death, which was contrary to popular Messianic expectations. By controlling the spread of information, Jesus ensured that His path to the cross remained unobstructed, fulfilling prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which spoke of the suffering servant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Messiah who is instructing His disciples with a specific command.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' warning, they are followers of Christ who are being prepared for their future mission.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_the_warning.htm">The Event of the Warning</a></b><br>This occurs after Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ, marking a pivotal moment in the disciples' understanding of Jesus' identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_divine_timing.htm">The Importance of Divine Timing</a></b><br>Jesus' command to keep His identity secret highlights the importance of God's timing in revealing His plans. We must trust in God's perfect timing in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_fullness_of_christ's_mission.htm">Understanding the Fullness of Christ's Mission</a></b><br>The disciples needed to grasp the full scope of Jesus' mission, including His suffering and resurrection, before proclaiming Him as the Messiah. We too must seek a comprehensive understanding of Christ's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_discipleship.htm">The Role of Obedience in Discipleship</a></b><br>Jesus' instruction required obedience from the disciples, teaching us that following Christ involves listening and adhering to His commands, even when we do not fully understand them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_spiritual_preparation.htm">The Necessity of Spiritual Preparation</a></b><br>Before the disciples could effectively share the gospel, they needed spiritual preparation. We should also seek spiritual growth and readiness before undertaking God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_truth_with_wisdom.htm">Guarding the Truth with Wisdom</a></b><br>Jesus' warning suggests the need for wisdom in sharing spiritual truths. We must discern when and how to share the gospel appropriately.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_believe_in_heaven_and_hell.htm">Why should I believe in Heaven and Hell?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_a_millstone_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does a millstone symbolize in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/day_26_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_call_jesus_'son_of_david'_in_matt_21_9.htm">Why do the crowds in Matthew 21:9 publicly proclaim Jesus as the 'Son of David' if secular records are silent about this event?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing</span>. It would have <span class="accented">been</span> no hard task for the disciples to have gone about with an expression of their earnest conviction that the great Prophet was indeed the long looked-for King Messiah, and thus to have raised the excitable crowds to any wild pitch of enthusiasm. It was only a very short time <span class="accented">back</span> that, moved by the miracle of the loaves, the multitudes wished to crown him King by force. <span class="accented">That</span> was not the kind of homage Jesus sought; besides which, any such enthusiasm thus evoked would quickly have died away, and a hostile reaction would have set in when the high hopes excited by the idea of King Messiah were contradicted by the life of suffering and self-denial which Jesus sternly set himself to live through to its bitter end. This life he sketched out for them in the severe language of the next verse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/9-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[Jesus] strictly warned</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιτιμήσας</span> <span class="translit">(epitimēsas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> </span><span class="str2">From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(autois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{not} to tell</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγειν</span> <span class="translit">(legein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="grk">τοῦτο</span> <span class="translit">(touto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to [anyone].</span><br /><span class="grk">μηδενὶ</span> <span class="translit">(mēdeni)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/9-21.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 9:21 But he warned them and commanded them (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/9-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 9:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 9:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/9-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 9:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 9:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>