Mark 1:25 shows Jesus' earlier command to a demon to be silent, establishing the pattern of silencing demonic testimony that continues in Mark 3:12.

Mark 1:34 explains Jesus forbid demons to speak because they knew him — the same reason behind the command in Mark 3:12.

Mark 1:43 has Jesus sternly warn a healed leper to tell no one, showing the same strict secrecy command applied to a healing miracle.

Mark 5:43 records Jesus charging witnesses of Jairus' daughter's resurrection to keep it secret, another instance of the same secrecy theme.

Mark 7:36 has Jesus ordering those who saw the deaf mute healed to tell no one, continuing the pattern of silencing public acclaim.

Matthew 12:16 has Jesus commanding healed people to be silent, extending the same 'messianic secret' to those he healed, not just demons.

Luke 4:35 records Jesus commanding a demon, 'Be silent,' directly mirroring the silencing of demons in Mark 3:12.