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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But he gave them strict orders not to tell others about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus sternly commanded the spirits not to reveal who he was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he strictly ordered them not to make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But He warned them sternly not to make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He would rebuke them much, so that they should not make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But He sternly warned them that they should not make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He strongly warned them not to reveal who He was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He earnestly warned them not to tell who He was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He earnestly warned them not to make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He earnestly warned them not to tell who He was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Jesus sternly warned them [again and again] not to tell who He was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he would strongly warn them not to make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He would strongly warn them not to make Him known. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he charged them much that they should not make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Jesus warned the spirits not to tell who he was. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he charged them much that they should not make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He gave them orders not to tell people who he was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jesus sternly ordered the evil spirits not to tell anyone who he was. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But he sternly ordered them again and again not to tell people who he was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But He warned them sternly not to make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But he sternly ordered them not to make him known. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And he sternly warned them that they should not make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he strictly charged them, that they should not make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But He many a time checked them, forbidding them to say who He was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He sternly warned them that they should not make him known. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and many times He was charging them that they might not make Him apparent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He would rebuke them much, so that they should not make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and many times he was charging them that they might not make him manifest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he censured them much, lest they should make him manifest.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thou art the Son of God. And he strictly charged them that they should not make him known. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“You are the Son of God.” And he strongly admonished them, lest they make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He warned them sternly not to make him known. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But he sternly ordered them not to make him known.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he cautioned them a great deal, not to make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he greatly rebuked them lest they would reveal him.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he strictly charged them, that they should not make him known.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He charged them much that they should not make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he repeatedly charged them, that they should not make him known.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but he strictly charged them, not to make him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But He many a time checked them, forbidding them to say who He was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He was charging them much, that they should not make Him manifest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but He strictly charged them not to make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/3-12.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=706" 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/mark/3.htm">Multitudes Follow Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>And when the unclean spirits saw Him, they fell down before Him and cried out, “You are the Son of God!” <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/2008.htm" title="2008: epetima (V-IIA-3S) -- From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.">He warned</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/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. ">sternly</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">make</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/5318.htm" title="5318: phaneron (Adj-AMS) -- Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally.">known.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">13</span>Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.…<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/12-16.htm">Matthew 12:16</a></span><br />warning them not to make Him known.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Luke 4:41</a></span><br />Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Matthew 8:4</a></span><br />Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Mark 1:34</a></span><br />And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/luke/9-21.htm">Luke 9:21</a></span><br />Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.<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="/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="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a></span><br />Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10</a></span><br />But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went—not publicly, but in secret.<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.</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 that they should not make him known.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Mark 1:25,34</a></b></br> And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Matthew 12:16</a></b></br> And charged them that they should not make him known:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/16-18.htm">Acts 16:18</a></b></br> And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/1-43.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/mark/1-43.htm">Charging</a> <a href="/psalms/106-30.htm">Checked</a> <a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/matthew/3-14.htm">Forbidding</a> <a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/matthew/28-16.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Special</a> <a href="/mark/1-43.htm">Sternly</a> <a href="/mark/1-43.htm">Straitly</a> <a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Strict</a> <a href="/mark/1-43.htm">Strictly</a> <a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/26-75.htm">Times</a> <a href="/mark/1-43.htm">Warned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Charging</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-16.htm">Checked</a> <a href="/mark/5-10.htm">Earnestly</a> <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Forbidding</a> <a href="/mark/4-22.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Special</a> <a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Sternly</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Straitly</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Strict</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Strictly</a> <a href="/mark/3-31.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Times</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Warned</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-1.htm">Jesus heals the withered hand,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-10.htm">and many other infirmities;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-11.htm">rebukes the unclean spirit;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-13.htm">chooses his twelve apostles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-22.htm">convinces the blasphemy of casting out demons by Beelzebub;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/3-31.htm">and shows who are his brother, sister, and mother.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But He warned them sternly</b><br>In this passage, Jesus is addressing the unclean spirits who recognized Him as the Son of God. The term "sternly" indicates the seriousness and authority with which Jesus spoke. This reflects His divine authority over spiritual beings, a theme consistent throughout the Gospels. The warning also underscores the importance of timing in Jesus' ministry, as premature revelation of His identity could hinder His mission. This aligns with other instances where Jesus commands silence, such as in <a href="/mark/1-25.htm">Mark 1:25</a> and <a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Mark 1:34</a>, emphasizing His control over the unfolding of His public ministry.<p><b>not to make Him known</b><br>The command for silence is significant in the context of the "Messianic Secret," a recurring theme in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus often instructs others not to reveal His identity. This can be seen as a strategic move to prevent misunderstandings about His mission, which was not to be a political or military leader, but a spiritual savior. The cultural and historical context of first-century Judea, with its messianic expectations, could have led to a misinterpretation of His role. This command also highlights the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1-4</a>, where the Servant of the Lord is described as one who will not cry out or raise His voice in the streets, pointing to a humble and quiet approach to His mission.<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 performing miracles and casting out demons. His authority and identity are being revealed through His actions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/demons.htm">Demons</a></b><br>Spiritual beings opposed to God, who recognize Jesus' divine authority and identity. They are the ones being commanded by Jesus in this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/crowds.htm">Crowds</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the surrounding context involves large crowds following Jesus, eager to witness His miracles and hear His teachings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/galilee.htm">Galilee</a></b><br>The region where Jesus is ministering at this time, a significant location for much of His early ministry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, they are present with Jesus, learning from His teachings and actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_over_evil.htm">Authority Over Evil</a></b><br>Jesus' command over the demons highlights His supreme authority over all spiritual forces. Believers can take comfort in knowing that Jesus has ultimate power over evil.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a></b><br>Jesus' instruction not to make Him known reflects His understanding of divine timing. We should trust God's timing in our lives, even when it doesn't align with our own expectations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_service.htm">Humility in Service</a></b><br>Jesus' reluctance to be publicly proclaimed at this time demonstrates His humility. As followers of Christ, we are called to serve with humility, not seeking our own glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_jesus'_identity.htm">Recognition of Jesus' Identity</a></b><br>The demons recognized Jesus' true identity, yet many people did not. We are challenged to recognize and proclaim Jesus as Lord in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_witness.htm">Guarding Our Witness</a></b><br>Just as Jesus controlled the revelation of His identity, we should be mindful of how we represent Christ to others, ensuring our actions align with His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_blasphemy_against_the_spirit.htm">What constitutes blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_the_end_times.htm">What are the signs of the end times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_bible_verses_support_exorcism.htm">What Bible verses support Christian exorcism practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_keep_the_vision_secret_until_resurrection.htm">Why did Jesus instruct the disciples to keep the vision secret until after his resurrection if it confirmed his divine identity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - (See notes on Mark 1:44.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/3-12.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">But</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">He ordered</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπετίμα</span> <span class="translit">(epetima)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person 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">sternly</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(polla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">μὴ</span> <span class="translit">(mē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">make</span><br /><span class="grk">ποιήσωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(poiēsōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<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">known.</span><br /><span class="grk">φανερὸν</span> <span class="translit">(phaneron)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5318.htm">Strong's 5318: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. 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