Jesus Admonishes the Disciples Not to Reveal His Identity (16:20) - IVP New Testament Commentary Series

IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Jesus Admonishes the Disciples Not to Reveal His Identity (16:20)

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Jesus Admonishes the Disciples Not to Reveal His Identity (16:20)

The context suggests why Jesus admonished his disciples to keep his identity secret. Until after the resurrection (17:9) the disciples were unprepared to understand the cross; and apart from the cross they could not understand the real nature of Jesus' messianic mission (16:21-28).

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