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Mark 8:26

King James Version (KJV)

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

Mark 8:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 8:26

Theological / Devotional

The town. That is, Bethsaida (see on v. 22). Apparently the man’s home was not in this city, which Jesus immediately told him not to enter. This restriction was evidently intended to prevent news of the miracle from spreading, and thus aid Jesus in His endeavor to secure retirement (see on v. 22).

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