He was the 'Lamp that was burning' and shining, and you were ready to rejoice, for a time, in his light.

The Sea, too, was getting rough, for a strong wind was blowing.

"The man cannot be from God," said some of the Pharisees, "for he does not keep the Sabbath." "How is it possible," retorted others, "for a bad man to give signs like this?"

"Do you take me for a Jew?" was Pilate's answer. "It is your own nation and the Chief Priests who have given you up to me. What have you done?"