His brothers often brought forward the philosophy of the Pharisees, which was threadbare and hoary with age, and presumed to think that they could teach Him who understood all truth, and comprehended all mysteries. They freely condemned that which they could not understand. Their reproaches probed Him to the quick, and His soul was wearied and distressed. They avowed faith in God, and thought they were vindicating God, when God was with them in the flesh, and they knew Him not.

Hans brødre fremførte tit farisæernes filosofi, som var trist og grå af ælde, og de havde den dristighed at mene, at de kunne belære ham, som forstod al sandhed og begreb alle hemmeligheder. De fordømte simpelt hen det, som de ikke kunne fatte. Deres bebrejdelser gik ham nær til hjerte, og hans sjæl følte sig træt og ulykkelig. De hævdede at tro på Gud og mente, at de forsvarede Gud, skønt Gud var legemliggjort hos dem, uden at de kendte ham.