To tell this to no man

(μηδεν λεγειν τουτο). Indirect command with the negative infinitive aftercommanded

(παρηγγειλεν). It had been necessary for Jesus to cease using the wordMessiah

(Χριστος) about himself because of the political meaning to the Jews. Its use by the disciples would lead to revolution as was plain after the feeding of the five thousand (John 6:15).

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Old Testament