unto the chief priests...which were come to him The expression shews that these venerable persons had kept safely in the background till all possible danger was over. It is evident that the whole band dreaded some exertion of miraculous power.

as against a thief Rather, a brigand or robber. Am I one of the Sicarii, or bandits? It is a reproach to them for their cowardice and secrecy. -If I had really done wrong, how is it that you did not arrest me in the Temple?"

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