Mark 7:36
New International Version
Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it.

New Living Translation
Jesus told the crowd not to tell anyone, but the more he told them not to, the more they spread the news.

English Standard Version
And Jesus charged them to tell no one. But the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it.

Berean Standard Bible
Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it.

Berean Literal Bible
And He instructed them that they should tell no one. But as much as He kept instructing them, they were proclaiming it more abundantly.

King James Bible
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 it;

New King James Version
Then He commanded them that they should tell no one; but the more He commanded them, the more widely they proclaimed it.

New American Standard Bible
And He gave them orders not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.

NASB 1995
And He gave them orders not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.

NASB 1977
And He gave them orders not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He gave them orders not to tell anyone; but the more He was ordering them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.

Amplified Bible
Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone; but the more He ordered them, the more widely they continued to proclaim it.

Christian Standard Bible
He ordered them to tell no one, but the more he ordered them, the more they proclaimed it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He ordered them to tell no one, but the more He would order them, the more they would proclaim it.

American Standard Version
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 it.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus told the people not to say anything about what he had done. But the more he told them, the more they talked about it.

English Revised Version
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 it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus ordered the people not to tell anyone. But the more he ordered them, the more they spread the news.

Good News Translation
Then Jesus ordered the people not to speak of it to anyone; but the more he ordered them not to, the more they told it.

International Standard Version
Jesus ordered the people not to tell anyone, but the more he kept ordering them, the more they kept spreading the news.

Majority Standard Bible
Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it.

NET Bible
Jesus ordered them not to tell anything. But as much as he ordered them not to do this, they proclaimed it all the more.

New Heart English Bible
He commanded them that they should tell no one, but the more he commanded them, so much the more widely they proclaimed it.

Webster's Bible Translation
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 it;

Weymouth New Testament
Then Jesus charged them to tell no one; but the more He charged them, all the more did they spread the news far and wide.

World English Bible
He commanded them that they should tell no one, but the more he commanded them, so much the more widely they proclaimed it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He charged them that they may tell no one, but the more He was charging them, the more abundantly they were proclaiming [it],

Berean Literal Bible
And He instructed them that they should tell no one. But as much as He kept instructing them, they were proclaiming it more abundantly.

Young's Literal Translation
And he charged them that they may tell no one, but the more he was charging them, the more abundantly they were proclaiming it,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he charged them that they should say to none: and as much as he charged them, they proclaimed more abundantly;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he charged them that they should tell no man. But the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal did they publish it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he instructed them not to tell anyone. But as much as he instructed them, so much more did they preach about it.

New American Bible
He ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more he ordered them not to, the more they proclaimed it.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered them, the more zealously they proclaimed it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he warned them not to tell this to any man; but the more he warned them, so much the more they published it.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he warned them not to tell anyone, and as much as he warned them, they all the more proclaimed it.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he charged them to tell no one; but the more he charged them, the more earnestly they published it.

Godbey New Testament
And He charged them that they should tell no one: and the more He charged them, the more abundantly they proclaimed it.

Haweis New Testament
And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged, the more abundantly they published it abroad.

Mace New Testament
and Jesus charg'd them not to mention it to any one; but the more be enjoin'd them, the more they publish'd it.

Weymouth New Testament
Then Jesus charged them to tell no one; but the more He charged them, all the more did they spread the news far and wide.

Worrell New Testament
And He charged them that they should tell no one; but the more He charged them, the more a great deal did they publish it.

Worsley New Testament
And He charged them to tell no one, but the more He charged them, the more they published it:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Deaf and Mute Man
35Immediately the man’s ears were opened and his tongue was released, and he began to speak plainly. 36 Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone. But the more He ordered them, the more widely they proclaimed it. 37The people were utterly astonished and said, “He has done all things well! He makes even the deaf hear and the mute speak!”…

Cross References
Matthew 9:30
And their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one finds out about this!”

Matthew 12:16
warning them not to make Him known.

Matthew 8:4
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.”

Luke 5:14
“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

Luke 8:56
Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.

John 9:34
They replied, “You were born in utter sin, and you are instructing us?” And they threw him out.

John 7:4
For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.”

John 12:43
For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

Acts 4:17-18
But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” / Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

Acts 5:28
“We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.”

Isaiah 42:1-2
“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.

Isaiah 53:3
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.

Isaiah 42:19
Who is blind but My servant, or deaf like the messenger I am sending? Who is blind like My covenant partner, or blind like the servant of the LORD?

Isaiah 29:18
On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see.

Isaiah 35:5-6
Then the eyes of the blind will be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. / Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.


Treasury of Scripture

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 it;

Mark 1:44,45
And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them…

Mark 3:12
And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.

Mark 5:43
And he charged them straitly that no man should know it; and commanded that something should be given her to eat.

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Mark 7
1. The Pharisees find fault with the disciples for eating with unwashed hands.
8. They break the commandment of God by the traditions of men.
14. Food defiles not the man.
24. He heals the Syrophenician woman's daughter of an unclean spirit;
31. and one that was deaf, and stammered in his speech.














Jesus commanded them
The Greek word for "commanded" here is "παραγγέλλω" (parangellō), which implies a strong directive or order. This is not a mere suggestion but an authoritative instruction from Jesus. In the context of the Gospels, Jesus often gave commands to His disciples and those He healed, reflecting His authority as the Son of God. This command highlights the tension between Jesus' desire for discretion and the natural human inclination to share miraculous experiences.

not to tell anyone
This phrase reflects the "Messianic Secret," a theme in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus frequently instructs those He heals or His disciples to keep His identity and works concealed. Historically, this can be understood as Jesus' strategic approach to His ministry. He sought to avoid premature confrontation with religious authorities and to prevent misunderstandings about His mission as a political Messiah. The Greek word "μηδενί" (mēdeni) emphasizes the absolute nature of this command—no one was to be told.

But the more He ordered them
The repetition of Jesus' command, indicated by "the more He ordered," underscores the persistent nature of His instruction. The Greek verb "διεστέλλετο" (diestelleto) suggests a continuous or repeated action, showing that Jesus repeatedly emphasized the importance of silence. This persistence highlights the importance Jesus placed on controlling the spread of information about His miracles and identity.

the more widely they proclaimed it
Despite Jesus' clear instructions, the people could not contain their excitement and amazement at what they had witnessed. The Greek word "κηρύσσω" (kērussō) means to proclaim or announce publicly, often used in the context of preaching or heralding important news. This reflects the overwhelming impact of Jesus' miracles on those who experienced them, leading to an unstoppable spread of His fame. Historically, this widespread proclamation contributed to the growing popularity and eventual opposition Jesus faced.

Verses 36, 37. - He charged them (διεστέλλετο). The word is a strong one: "he gave them clear and positive orders." The injunction seems to have been given, both to the deaf and dumb man, and to those who brought him. And it was given partly, no doubt, for his own sake, and for reasons connected with his gradual manifestation of himself to the world, and partly for the instruction of his disciples, and to show that he did not desire by his miracles to win the vain applause of men. St. Augustine says that "our Lord desired, by putting this restraint upon them, to teach how much more fervently they ought to preach him, whom he commissions to preach, when they who were forbidden could not be silent." He hath done all things well. He did nothing that the Pharisees, captious and envious as they were, could reasonably find fault with. St. Matthew (Matthew 15:30, 31) intimates that at this time our Lord exhibited a vast number of miracles, a bright galaxy of wonders, amongst which this shone out conspicuously, as a very prominent and instructive one. But, indeed, "he went about doing good." His whole life on earth was one connected, continued manifestation of loving kindness.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Jesus] ordered
διεστείλατο (diesteilato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1291: To give a commission (instructions), order; To admonish, prohibit.

them
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

not to tell anyone.
λέγωσιν (legōsin)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the more
ὅσον (hoson)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3745: How much, how great, how many, as great as, as much. By reduplication from hos; as As.

He
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

ordered
διεστέλλετο (diestelleto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1291: To give a commission (instructions), order; To admonish, prohibit.

them,
αὐτοὶ (autoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

the more widely
περισσότερον (perissoteron)
Adverb
Strong's 4053: From peri; superabundant or superior; by implication, excessive; adverbially violently; neuter preeminence.

they proclaimed [it].
ἐκήρυσσον (ekērysson)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2784: To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.


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