In the midst of the feast, when the excitement concerning Him was at its height, He entered the court of the temple in the presence of the multitude. Because of His absence from the feast, it had been urged that He dared not place Himself in the power of the priests and rulers. All were surprised at His presence. Every voice was hushed. All wondered at the dignity and courage of His bearing in the midst of powerful enemies who were thirsting for His life.

Midt under højtiden, da ophidselsen på grund af ham var på sit højeste, gik han ind i tempelgården og stod ansigt til ansigt med de store skarer. På grund af, at han ikke var til stede ved festen, var det blevet antydet, at han ikke turde udsætte sig for at falde i hænderne på præsterne og rådsherrerne. Alle undrede sig over, at han kom til stede. Al tale forstummede. Alle undrede sig over hans værdige og modige optræden midt iblandt de mægtige fjender, der stræbte ham efter livet.