Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Matthew 12:16 in English Standard Version "and ordered them not to make him known." Mt 8:4 And Jesus said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” Mr 1:25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” Mr 3:12 And he strictly ordered them not to make him known. Mr 8:30 And he strictly charged them to tell no one about him. Lu 4:41 And demons also came out of many, crying, “You are the Son of God!” But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew that he was the Christ. Lu 9:21 And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,