Mar 1:25 | MHM | STEP | v. 25 : Jesus firmly commanded the unclean spirit, saying, “Hold thy peace, and come out of him” (Mark 1:25 ). Jesus had real authority. He did not want the demon’s confession, because it did not come from faith or love. Jesus ordered the spirit to be quiet and to leave the man, showing that he has power over all evil, and that Satan cannot resist his command.

‏ Mark 1:25

v. 25: Jesus firmly commanded the unclean spirit, saying, “Hold thy peace, and come out of him” (Mark 1:25 ^a). Jesus had real authority. He did not want the demon’s confession, because it did not come from faith or love. Jesus ordered the spirit to be quiet and to leave the man, showing that he has power over all evil, and that Satan cannot resist his command.