Matthew 12:16 cpdv — And he instructed them, lest they make him known.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he instructed them, lest they make him known. "

— Matthew 12:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 12 — Context

13

Then he said to the man, “Extend your hand.” And he extended it, and it was restored to health, just like the other one.

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Then the Pharisees, departing, took council against him, as to how they might destroy him.

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But Jesus, knowing this, withdrew from there. And many followed him, and he cured them all.

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And he instructed them, lest they make him known.

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Then what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled, saying:

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“Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased. I will place my Spirit over him, and he shall announce judgment to the nations.

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He shall not contend, nor cry out, neither shall anyone hear his voice in the streets.

Matthew 12:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 12:16 say?
Matthew 12:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he instructed them, lest they make him known. ”
Where is Matthew 12:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 12:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 12, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 12:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 12:16 in?
Matthew 12:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 12:16?
Matthew 12:16 reads (CPDV): “And he instructed them, lest they make him known. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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