ACC ~ Mark 1 v44

UNSPOKEN BENEFITS

BEDE: In the performance of this miracle Jesus requested silence. [1] Yet it did not remain concealed in silence for long. So it is with the called people of God—while following his precepts and example, they may prefer their responsible actions to remain unspoken, yet for the benefit of others providence may allow them to become known contrary to their own wishes. EXPOSITION ON THE GOSPEL OF MARK 1.1.45. [2]

[1] The issue is whether good deeds are made better by remaining unspoken.

[2] Cetedoc 1355, 1.1.603; CCL 120:452; GMI 29*; cf. HOG 1:111.