Mark 1:25

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

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But Yeshua rebuked the unclean spirit, "Be quiet and come out of him!"

But Jesus rebuked the spirit. “Be silent!” He said. “Come out of him!”

And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him.

Mark 1:25 captures a pivotal moment early in Jesus' ministry, demonstrating His profound authority over spiritual forces. This verse is part of Jesus' first recorded exorcism in the Gospel of Mark, setting a powerful precedent for His mission.

Context

This verse immediately follows an encounter in the synagogue in Capernaum, where Jesus was teaching with an authority that astonished the people (Mark 1:22). An unclean spirit within a man recognized Jesus, crying out, "What have we to do with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God" (Mark 1:24). Jesus' sharp response in verse 25 is a direct answer to this demonic recognition.

Key Themes

  • Jesus' Divine Authority: The primary theme is Jesus' absolute power and control over evil spirits. His command, "Hold thy peace, and come out of him," is not a request but an irresistible order, showcasing His divine nature and supremacy over the spiritual realm. This authority sets Him apart from all other teachers and healers of the time.
  • The Messianic Secret: Jesus' command to "Hold thy peace" (literally, "Be muzzled!") is a significant instance of what scholars term the "Messianic Secret" in Mark's Gospel. Jesus often silenced demons and even disciples from proclaiming His identity prematurely or in a way that might be misunderstood, particularly regarding His role as a suffering Messiah rather than a political king. See also Mark 8:30.
  • Confrontation with Evil: This event highlights the spiritual battle Jesus came to wage. He directly confronts and defeats the forces of darkness, demonstrating His ultimate purpose to liberate humanity from sin and evil.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "rebuked" is epitimaō (ἐπιτιμάω), which implies a strong, authoritative, and often stern command to silence or restrain. It’s the same word used when Jesus calms the storm (Mark 4:39), further emphasizing His dominion over all creation, visible and invisible. The phrase "Hold thy peace" comes from phimoō (φιμόω), meaning "to muzzle" or "to silence completely," underscoring the absolute nature of Jesus' command to the demon.

Practical Application

For believers today, Mark 1:25 offers immense comfort and assurance. It reminds us that:

  • Jesus' Authority Endures: The same power that commanded the unclean spirit to depart is available to us. We can trust in Christ's ultimate victory over all forms of evil and spiritual oppression.
  • Discernment is Key: Even evil spirits can recognize truth, but their motives are always malicious. Jesus' silence of the demon teaches us to be discerning about the voices we listen to, even if they seem to speak truth, if their ultimate aim is not God's glory.
  • Freedom in Christ: This passage is a powerful reminder of the liberation that Jesus brings. He came to set the captives free from the power of sin and the dominion of darkness, offering true spiritual freedom (John 8:36).

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Mark 1:34

    And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

  • Acts 16:17

    The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.

  • Luke 4:41

    And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking [them] suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ.

  • Mark 3:11

    And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.

  • Mark 3:12

    And he straitly charged them that they should not make him known.

  • Mark 9:25

    When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, [Thou] dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.

  • Luke 4:35

    And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not.

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