The last appeal to Jerusalem had been in vain. The priests and rulers had heard the prophetic voice of the past echoed by the multitude, in answer to the question, "Who is this?" but they did not accept it as 581 the voice of Inspiration. In anger and amazement they tried to silence the people. There were Roman officers in the throng, and to them His enemies denounced Jesus as the leader of a rebellion. They represented that He was about to take possession of the temple, and reign as king in Jerusalem.

Den sidste appel til Jerusalem havde været forgæves. Præsterne og rådsherrerne havde hørt fortidens profetiske røst blive gentaget af skaren som svar på deres spørgsmål: "Hvem er dog han?" men de tog ikke imod det som inspireret tale. I deres vrede og forundring forsøgte de at få folket til at tie. Der var romerske officerer med i mængden, og over for dem anklagede Jesu fjender ham som oprørsleder. De fremstillede det, som om han ville sætte sig i besiddelse af templet og herske som konge i Jerusalem.