Mark 1:34

And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.

Cross-references

Mark 1:25 Parallel

In Mark 1:25, Jesus first silences a demon, establishing the pattern of not allowing demons to speak that continues in 1:34.

Mark 1:23 Parallel

Mark 1:23 introduces the first demon-possessed man in the synagogue, the specific instance that precedes the summary of many exorcisms in 1:34.

Mark 3:12 Parallel

In Mark 3:12, Jesus again orders demons not to make him known, reinforcing the silencing pattern seen in 1:34.

Luke 4:41 Parallel

In Luke 4:41, the same event is recorded: Jesus rebukes demons and forbids them to speak because they know he is Christ.

Matthew 8:16 parallels this event, noting Jesus cast out spirits with a word and healed all the sick, though omitting the silencing detail.

Luke 4:34 Parallel

Luke 4:34 records the demon's confession 'You are the Holy One of God', echoing the knowledge that Jesus silenced in 1:34.

Acts 19:15 Parallel

In Acts 19:15, demons acknowledge Jesus' authority but reject unauthorized exorcists — reinforcing the unique power Jesus displayed here over evil spirits.

Matthew 17:18 records a specific exorcism where Jesus rebukes a demon, demonstrating the same authority over demons as the many in 1:34.