Jesus sternly warned them [again and again] not to tell who He was.

so that they will continually look but not see, and they will continually hear but not understand, otherwise they might turn [from their rejection of the truth] and be forgiven.”

He gave strict orders that no one should know about this, and He told them to give her something to eat.

So they went out and preached that men should repent [that is, think differently, recognize sin, turn away from it, and live changed lives].

And his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he began speaking plainly.

They also had a few small fish; and when Jesus had blessed them [and given thanks], He ordered these [fish] to be set before them as well.

As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus expressly ordered them not to tell anyone what they had seen, until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

Should we pay [the tax] or should we not pay?” But knowing their hypocrisy, He asked them, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a coin (denarius) to look at.”

But Peter kept saying insistently, “If I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And they all were saying the same thing as well.

But he began to invoke a curse [on himself] and to swear [an oath], “I do not know this man you are talking about!”

And they crucified Him, and divided up His clothes among themselves, casting lots for them to see who should take what.