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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he strictly charged them to tell no one about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He warned them that they should tell no one concerning Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then He strictly warned them that they should tell no one about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He warned them to tell no one about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He warned them to tell no one about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He warned them to tell no one about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He warned them to tell no one about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Jesus strictly warned them not to tell anyone about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he strictly warned them to tell no one about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He strictly warned them to tell no one about Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jesus warned the disciples not to tell anyone about him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He ordered them not to tell anyone about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Jesus ordered them, "Do not tell anyone about me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jesus sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then he warned them not to tell anyone about him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He commanded them that they should tell no one about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And He strictly forbad them to tell this about Him to any one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He commanded them that they should tell no one about him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He strictly charged them that they may tell no one about it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He warned them that they should tell no one concerning Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he strictly charged them that they may tell no one about it,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he rebuked them, that they should say to none concerning him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he strictly charged them that they should not tell any man of him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he admonished them, not to tell anyone about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then he warned them not to tell anyone about him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he warned them not to tell any man about him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he admonished them that they should not speak about him to anyone.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he charged them to tell no one concerning him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He charged them that they should speak to no one concerning Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he strictly enjoined them, that they should tell no man of this.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />upon which he gave them a severe charge, not to say that of him to any man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And He strictly forbad them to tell this about Him to any one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He charged them that they should tell no one concerning Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He charged them, that they should say <i>this</i> to no one concerning Him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/8-30.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=2613" 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/8.htm">Peter's Confession of Christ</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>“But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.” <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2008.htm" title="2008: epetimēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.">Jesus 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/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">not to tell anyone</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēdeni (Adj-DMS) -- No one, none, nothing. "></a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- 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> </span> <span class="reftext">31</span>Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again.…<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="/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="/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/7-3.htm">John 7:3-5</a></span><br />So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing. / For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.” / For even His own brothers did not believe in Him.<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/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a></span><br />So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had 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/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/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="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a></span><br />In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he charged them that they should tell no man of him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/8-26.htm">Mark 8:26</a></b></br> And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell <i>it</i> to any in the town.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/7-36.htm">Mark 7:36</a></b></br> 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 <i>it</i>;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Mark 9:9</a></b></br> And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/mark/8-7.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/matthew/3-14.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/mark/8-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Order</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Straitly</a> <a href="/mark/5-43.htm">Strictly</a> <a href="/mark/8-15.htm">Warned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Charged</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Forbad</a> <a href="/mark/8-33.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Order</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/luke/9-21.htm">Straitly</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Strictly</a> <a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Warned</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Jesus feeds the people miraculously;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-10.htm">refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-14.htm">admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-22.htm">gives a blind man his sight;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-27.htm">acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-34.htm">and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.</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/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Jesus warned them</b><br>In this passage, Jesus is speaking to His disciples after Peter's confession of Him as the Messiah. The Greek word for "warned" can also mean "strictly charged" or "commanded," indicating the seriousness of His instruction. This reflects Jesus' awareness of the timing and nature of His mission. He often used this approach to control the spread of information about His identity, ensuring that His ministry unfolded according to divine timing rather than human expectation.<p><b>not to tell anyone</b><br>Jesus' instruction to keep His identity a secret is known as the "Messianic Secret." This was a strategic move to prevent misunderstandings about His mission. Many Jews of the time expected a political Messiah who would overthrow Roman rule, but Jesus came to establish a spiritual kingdom. By controlling the revelation of His identity, Jesus aimed to avoid premature confrontations with religious and political authorities and to prevent the crowds from forcing Him into a role He did not come to fulfill.<p><b>about Him</b><br>The focus on "Him" underscores the centrality of Jesus' identity in the Gospel narrative. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus' identity as the Son of God and the Messiah is progressively revealed. This phrase also highlights the personal nature of the disciples' relationship with Jesus, as they were entrusted with the knowledge of His true identity. This command to silence contrasts with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where the disciples are later instructed to spread the message of Jesus to all nations, indicating a shift in the divine plan following His resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching His disciples about His identity and mission.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The followers of Jesus who are being instructed not to reveal His identity as the Messiah at this point in His ministry.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/caesarea_philippi.htm">Caesarea Philippi</a></b><br>The region where this conversation takes place, a location known for its pagan worship and diverse religious beliefs, highlighting the contrast between Jesus' true identity and the surrounding beliefs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_timing_in_god's_plan.htm">The Importance of Timing in God's Plan</a></b><br>Jesus' instruction to keep His identity secret underscores the significance of divine timing. God's plans unfold according to His perfect schedule, and we must trust His timing in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_mission.htm">Understanding Jesus' Mission</a></b><br>The disciples were still learning about the true nature of Jesus' mission. This passage reminds us to seek a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and what He came to accomplish.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience_in_discipleship.htm">The Role of Obedience in Discipleship</a></b><br>Jesus' command to His disciples highlights the importance of obedience. As followers of Christ, we are called to obey His instructions, even when we do not fully understand them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_truth.htm">Guarding the Truth</a></b><br>The instruction to keep Jesus' identity secret at that time teaches us the importance of guarding the truth and sharing it wisely and appropriately.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_witnessing.htm">Preparation for Witnessing</a></b><br>Jesus was preparing His disciples for the time when they would be His witnesses. We, too, must be prepared to share the gospel at the right time and in the right way.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_messianic_secret.htm">What is the concept of the Messianic Secret?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jesus_teach_light,_then_secrecy.htm">In Mark 4:21–22, if Jesus teaches everything will be brought to light, why does He later tell the disciples to keep certain things secret? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_triumphal_entry_in_vol_23.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_rev_3_16_align_with_god's_mercy.htm">How does the lukewarm analogy in Revelation 3:16 align with other biblical passages that describe God's patience and mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">And he charged them.</span>--On the assumption of a connection between the writer of this Gospel and St. Peter (see <span class= "ital">Introduction</span>)<span class= "ital">,</span> the omission of the promise to the latter, recorded so fully by St. Matthew, may fairly be regarded as an evidence of the humility of the Apostle, who shrank from what might seem to savour of self-assertion.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he charged them</span> (<span class="greek">επετίμησεν</span>) - a strong word, implying almost rebuke, <span class="accented">he strictly charged them - <span class="cmt_word"></span>that they should tell no man of him</span>. Why was this? There were many reasons for this reticence. The state of parties in Palestine was most inexpedient for such a disclosure at that time. Those who were favorable to his cause would have wanted at once to take him by force and make him a king. In fact, some of them made no secret of their intentions (<a href="/john/6-15.htm">John 6:15</a>). Those, on the other hand, who were opposed to him were only watching their opportunity to destroy him. Moreover, his own disciples had yet many things to learn; and besides all this, faith in his Godhead would be easier when his death should have been followed by his glorious resurrection and ascension. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/8-30.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">And</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">[Jesus] warned</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπετίμησεν</span> <span class="translit">(epetimēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist 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">not to tell anyone</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(legōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<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">about</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him.</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/8-30.htm">Mark 8:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/8-30.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 8:30 He commanded them that they should tell (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/8-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 8:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 8:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/8-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 8:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 8:31" /></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>