Luke 9:21
Luke 9:21 in Multiple Translations
Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.
And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;
But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man;
But he gave them special orders, not to say this to any man;
Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell anybody about this.
And he warned and commanded them, that they should tell that to no man,
And having charged them, he commanded [them] to say this to no one,
But he warned them and commanded them to tell this to no one,
And he strictly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing,
But he strictly charging them, commanded they should tell this to no man.
Then Jesus warned them strongly not to tell that to anyone yet.
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Greek Word Reference — Luke 9:21
Study Notes — Luke 9:21
Context — Christ’s Passion Foretold
21Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.
22“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” 23Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 16:20 | Then He admonished the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ. |
| 2 | Matthew 17:9 | As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus commanded them, “Do not tell anyone about this vision until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” |
| 3 | Mark 8:30–31 | And Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about Him. Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again. |
Luke 9:21 Summary
[Jesus told His disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ of God, because it wasn't the right time for Him to be revealed as the Messiah. This shows that Jesus was in control of His mission and was trusting in God's plan, as seen in Romans 5:6 and Galatians 4:4. Jesus knew that His time would come, and He was preparing His disciples for what was to come, including His death and resurrection, as seen in Luke 9:22. By trusting in God's plan, we can have confidence that He is working everything out for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jesus warn the disciples not to tell anyone that He was the Christ of God?
Jesus warned them not to tell anyone because His time to be revealed as the Messiah had not yet come, and He wanted to avoid unnecessary controversy and attention, as seen in Matthew 16:20 and Mark 8:30.
Was Jesus trying to hide His identity as the Christ?
No, Jesus was not trying to hide His identity, but rather, He was trying to fulfill God's plan and timing, as stated in Galatians 4:4, which says that Jesus came in the fullness of time.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' upcoming death and resurrection?
This verse sets the stage for Jesus' prediction of His death and resurrection in Luke 9:22, which shows that Jesus was aware of the cost of being the Christ of God, as also seen in John 10:18.
What can we learn from Jesus' warning to the disciples?
We can learn the importance of timing and discretion in sharing the gospel, as well as the need to trust in God's plan and timing, as seen in Isaiah 55:11 and 1 Corinthians 3:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can balance sharing the gospel with being sensitive to the timing and receptivity of others?
- How can I trust in God's plan and timing, even when it doesn't make sense to me?
- What are some ways that I can be more mindful of my role in God's plan, and avoid seeking unnecessary attention or recognition?
- How can I apply Jesus' warning to the disciples to my own life and relationships, especially in regards to sharing my faith with others?
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Sermons on Luke 9:21
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Back to Our First Love by Richard E. Bieber | Richard E. Bieber preaches on the message to the church in Ephesus from Revelation 2:1-5, where Jesus commends their works, toil, endurance, and discernment against false apostles |
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Major Ian Thomas - Part 1 by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of God's word and its ability to uphold all things in the universe. He highlights the importance of understanding the Gospel of Lu |
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Palm Sunday by Martin Geehan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of going out and spreading the word of God. He compares the act of evangelizing to untying and loosing people from their sins |
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The Baptism of the Holy Spirit by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how Jesus spent 40 days after his resurrection preparing his disciples for the coming events. He explains that Jesus taught them about the nat |
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Week of Meetings 1974-04 Savoring Things of God by James R. Cochrane | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that statistics alone cannot move us, but it is the Spirit of God that can truly inspire us to reach out and help those in need. The speaker |
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John Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Matthew 8 by John Wesley | John Wesley expounds on Matthew 8, illustrating the faith of a leper and a centurion who approached Jesus for healing. He emphasizes the significance of the centurion's faith, noti |
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The Leper Drawing Forth the Saviour's Grace. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the profound compassion of Jesus as illustrated by the leper who boldly approached Him, seeking healing despite societal rejection. The leper's faith, expre |





