I ever taught in the synagogues and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort - courting publicity, though with sublime noiselessness.
in secret have I said - spake I.
nothing - that is, nothing of any different nature; all His private communications with the Twelve being but explanations and developments of His public teaching. (Compare Isa 45:19; Isa 48:16). (Also see on Mar 14:54.)