KJV ORIGINAL
And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus gave them strict orders, he told them not to tell anyone about this.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the most important truths need to stay quiet until the right moment.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 9, Jesus has just asked his disciples who people say he is, and Peter boldly declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus then sternly commands them not to reveal this to anyone, likely to prevent a misunderstanding of his mission as a political leader rather than a suffering servant. This fits into the larger biblical narrative where Jesus is gradually revealing his identity while preparing his followers for his upcoming death and resurrection.
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