So that seeing they may see, and not perceive, and hearing they may hear, and not understand, lest they should turn, and the sins would be forgiven them.

and let the man who is in the field not turn back for the things behind, to take his cloak.

And a certain one of those who stood by, having drawn his sword, struck the bondman of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

And the high priest having torn his clothes, he says, What further need have we of witnesses?