Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

Mark 8:30

ἐπετίμησεν, He threatened them, spoke in a tone of menace, as if anticipating foolish talk περὶ αὐτοῦ about Him, i.e., about His being the Christ, as in Mt. The prohibition might have a double reference: to the people, to prevent the spread of crude ideas as to the Messiahship of Jesus; to the disciples, that they might keep the new faith to themselves till it took deep root in their own souls. Recall Carlyle's counsel to young men: if thou hast an idea keep it to thyself, for as soon as thou hast spoken it it is dead to thee (Stump Orator, in Latter Day Pamphlets).

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Mark 8:30

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