Jesus set out at once with the ruler for his home. Though the disciples had seen so many of His works of mercy, they were surprised at His compliance with the entreaty of the haughty rabbi; yet they accompanied their Master, and the people followed, eager and expectant.

Jesus begav sig med det samme med synagogeforstanderen til dennes hus. Skønt disciplene havde set så mange af hans barmhjertighedsgerninger, undrede de sig dog over, at han indvilligede i den hovmodige skriftkloges bøn; men alligevel ledsagede de deres Mester, og folket fulgte med dem, spændte og forventningsfulde.