The priests and rulers were unwilling to bear these searching truths; they remained silent, however, hoping that Jesus would say something which they could turn against Him; but they had still more to bear.

Præsterne og rådsherrerne var uvillige til at tåle disse bidende sandheder. De tav imidlertid stille i håb om, at Jesus ville sige noget, som de kunne benytte imod ham; men de måtte tåle endnu mere!