Were filled with anger when they heard this. If the Gentiles could be saved, that meant they were as good as they were, and this filled them with rage! (Compare Acts 22:22.) Dragged Jesus out of town. In their anger, they are going to kill him. (Compare notes on Matthew 5:21-22.) But he walked through the middle of the crowd. He is calm, cool; they are wild with anger. This is not really a miracle. His majesty surprises and dazzles them.

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