What Was The Messianic Secret

The messianic secret is a theme that appears in the gospel of Mark, in which Jesus warns his followers not to tell anyone that he is the Messiah.

Demons also recognized his divine nature as they were supernatural beings; however, they were also admonished.

This concept was first introduced by German scholar William Wrede in 1901.

There are several instances in the Bible in which Jesus commands silence.

For example, in Mark 8:29-30, Jesus asks his disciples not to tell anyone his identity.

Jesus also issues commands of silence after miracles and healings, such as in Mark 1:43-45, after cleansing a leper.

Jesus may have commanded silence to avoid public scrutiny and evil people who could have intended to harm him.