As the preaching of Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so Christ's preaching was a sign to His generation. But what a contrast in the reception of the word! Yet in the face of indifference and scorn the Saviour labored on and on, until He had accomplished His mission.

Ligesom Jonas prædiken var et tegn for ninevitterne, var Kristus prædiken et tegn for hans generation. Men hvor var der stor forskel på den måde, hvorpå deres forkyndelse blev modtaget! Trods ligegyldighed og foragt arbejdede Frelseren dog videre, til han havde fuldbyrdet sin gerning.