Notwithstanding the action of the Sanhedrin against Jesus, the people eagerly awaited the development of His mission. All heaven was astir with interest. Angels were preparing the way for His ministry, moving upon men's hearts, and drawing them to the Saviour.

På trods af det jødiske råds fjendtlige holdning over for Jesus afventede folket ivrigt, hvordan hans virksomhed ville udvikle sig. Hele Himmelen var dybt interesseret. Engle beredte vejen for hans gerning, de rørte ved menneskers hjerter og drog dem hen til Frelseren.