Mark 9:30

Going on from there, they passed through Galilee. But Jesus did not want anyone to know,

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus travels with His disciples from a prior location through Galilee immediately before privately instructing them on His impending death.

The words — παρεπορεύοντο (pareporeuonto) literally means "they were passing through," while οὐκ (ouk) carries the literal sense of "not," directly negating the clause that follows regarding public knowledge.

The thread — This deliberate concealment of His movements precedes further predictions of the Son of Man's betrayal, as recorded in Matthew 17:22 and Luke 9:43.

Why it lands — The passage requires a reader to recognize that Jesus intentionally restricted His public ministry to prepare His followers for the cross.

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The Greek words

ΚἀκεῖθενKakeithenAnd from there ἐξελθόντεςexelthonteshaving gone forth παρεπορεύοντοpareporeuontothey were passing through διὰdiathrough τῆςtēs<the>Γαλιλαίας,GalilaiasGalilee,καὶkaiand οὐκouknot ἤθελενēthelenwas He wanting ἵναinathat τιςtisanyone γνοῖ·gnoimay know [it];

King James Version

And they departed thence, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should know it.

Cross-references

Matthew 17:22 When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.
Mark 6:31 And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.
Luke 9:43 And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,
Matthew 27:22 “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”