Going on from there, they passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know,
Parallel translations
- WEB They went out from there, and passed through Galilee. He didn’t want anyone to know it.
- KJV And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it.
- NKJV Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He did not want anyone to know it.
- NASB And from there they went out and began to go through Galilee, and He did not want anyone to know about it.
- NLT Leaving that region, they traveled through Galilee. Jesus didn’t want anyone to know he was there,
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Quick answer
Jesus passes through Galilee seeking secrecy. He withdraws to focus on teaching his disciples about his coming death.
Overview
This quiet journey marks a turn from public ministry toward concentrated instruction of the Twelve. Jesus deliberately avoids the crowds so that his disciples can grasp the necessity of the cross before reaching Jerusalem. The secrecy reflects his control over the timing and meaning of his mission rather than letting popular expectations define him.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Mark 6:31–32And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
- Luke 9:43–45And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,
- Matt 17:22–23When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.
- Matt 27:22–23“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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