KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus shut him down, saying, 'Be quiet and get out of him.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When Jesus speaks, even demons have to listen and leave.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse takes place during the early days of Jesus' ministry in Capernaum, where he was teaching in a Jewish synagogue. A man possessed by an unclean spirit interrupted by recognizing Jesus as the Holy One of God and crying out in fear. Jesus responded by rebuking the spirit, demonstrating his divine authority over evil forces in a culture that believed in spiritual possession and the power of exorcism.
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