He who had Himself given these prophecies now for the last time repeated the warning. In fulfillment of prophecy the people had proclaimed Jesus king of Israel. He had received their homage, and accepted the office of king. In this character He must act. He knew that His efforts to reform a corrupt priesthood would be in vain; nevertheless His work must be done; to an unbelieving people the evidence of His divine mission must be given.

Han, som selv havde givet disse profetier, gentog nu for sidste gang sine advarsler. Til opfyldelse af profetien havde folket udråbt Jesus til Israels konge. Han havde taget imod deres hyldest og modtaget kongeværdigheden. Nu måtte han handle i denne egenskab. Han vidste, at hans bestræbelser for at forandre det fordærvede præsteskabs sindelag ville være forgæves; men alligevel måtte han udføre sit hverv. Vidnesbyrdet om, at han var udsendt af Gud, måtte gives til et vantro folk.