Had the profession of the Jewish leaders been genuine, they would have received John's testimony and accepted Jesus as the Messiah. But they did not show the fruits of repentance and righteousness. The very ones whom they despised were pressing into the kingdom of God before them.

Hvis de jødiske lederes bekendelse havde været oprigtig, ville de have taget imod Johannes vidnesbyrd og antaget Jesus som Messias. Men de viste ikke angerens og retfærdighedens frugter Netop de mennesker som de foragtede, fandt vej ind i Guds rige før dem.