Mark 9:30

They departed thence. [A secret Journey Through Galilee, Mark 9:30-32 = Matt. 17:22, 23 = Luke 9:43b-45. Major comment: Mark. See Retirement from Public Ministry.] That is, from the foot of the mount of transfiguration, where Jesus had healed the afflicted boy (see on v. 14).

Passed through Galilee. Perhaps by a circuitous route ending at Capernaum (see on Matt. 17:24). This secret journey through Galilee probably occupied several days during the latter part of the summer of A.D. 30, about seven or eight months prior to the crucifixion.

Would not. If Jesus were to remain long in one locality, the word would soon spread around and throngs of people would gather, and their coming would interrupt the important instruction He sought to impart to His disciples. Hence it seems that Jesus went from place to place in Galilee, probably avoiding the cities and villages that, a few months before this, had witnessed His mighty works. By-passing the cities and towns would be one effective way to prevent people from learning of His whereabouts. Even the disciples failed to profit fully by the words of instruction He had to give, and if the inner circle of believers was lacking in spiritual perception, the common people would not profit by what Christ had to say at this time.