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Mark 8:26

What does Mark 8:26 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 8:26 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 8:26 means

Jesus sent the healed man home, specifically instructing him not to enter the village. This command might have been to prevent further crowds or to avoid drawing attention to the miracle in Bethsaida, a place previously known for its unbelief despite Jesus' mighty works. It emphasizes Jesus' sovereignty over the timing and publicity of His miracles.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he sent him away to his home, saying, Do not even enter into the village.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he sent him away to his home, saying, Do not even enter into the village.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he sent him away to his house, saying, Do not even go into the town.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and he sent him away to his house, saying, `Neither to the village mayest thou go, nor tell <FI>it<Fi> to any in the village.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he sent him into his house, saying: Go into thy house, and if thou enter into the town, tell nobody.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he sent him to his house, saying, Neither enter into the village, nor tell [it] to any one in the village.

Context

This verse concludes the healing narrative in Bethsaida, marking the end of that specific event. It follows the man's complete restoration of sight and prepares the way for Jesus and His disciples to move on to Cæsarea Philippi, where a pivotal discussion about Jesus' identity will take place.

v.25Then again he laid his hands upon his eyes; and he looked stedfastly, and was restored, and saw all things clearly.

v.26This passage

v.27And Jesus went forth, and his disciples, into the villages of Cæsarea Philippi: and on the way he asked his disciples, saying unto them, Who do men say that I am?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 8:4

    And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go, show thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

  • Mark 8:23

    And he took hold of the blind man by the hand, and brought him out of the village; and when he had spit on his eyes, and laid his hands upon him, he asked him, Seest thou aught?

  • Matthew 9:30

    And their eyes were opened. And Jesus strictly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

  • Mark 5:43

    And he charged them much that no man should know this: and he commanded that something should be given her to eat.

  • Mark 7:36

    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.

  • Matthew 12:16

    and charged them that they should not make him known:

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