But it was not simply the absence of outward glory in His life that led the Jews to reject Jesus. He was the embodiment of purity, and they were impure. He dwelt among men an example of spotless integrity. His blameless life flashed light upon their hearts. His sincerity revealed their insincerity. It made manifest the hollowness of their pretentious piety, and discovered iniquity to them in its odious character. Such a light was unwelcome.

Men det var nu ikke blot mangelen på ydre glans over hans liv, der fik jøderne til at forkaste Jesus. Han var den personificerede renhed og de var urene. Han levede blandt mennesker som et eksempel på pletfri retskaffenhed. Hans udadlelige liv kastede lys ind over deres hjerter. Hans oprigtighed afslørede deres uoprigtighed. Den åbenbarede hulheden i deres pralende fromhed og påviste deres syndighed i dens hæsligste form. Et sådant lys var ikke velkomment.