Matthew 16:20

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Then he commanded the disciples that they should tell no one that he was Jesus the Christ.
World English Bible (WEB)
Then{G5119} charged he{G1291}{(G5668)} his{G846} disciples{G3101} that{G2443} they should tell{G2036}{(G5632)} no man{G3367} that{G3754} he{G846} was{G2076}{(G5748)} Jesus{G2424} the Christ{G5547}.
KJV with Strongs
(20) At that time, He strictly warned the disciples, in order to not tell anyone that He is HaMashiach.
The F.O.G
Then Jesus strictly commanded them to keep His identity as Messiah confidential—the time for public revelation hadn't yet arrived.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Then did he charge his disciples that they may say to no one that he is Jesus the Christ.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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