The subordinates answered, A man never so spoke like this man.
And all witnessed to him, and wondered at the words of grace that proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is this not the son of Joseph?
And lo, he speaks in public, and they say nothing to him. Perhaps the rulers really know that this really is the Christ?
and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
The Pharisees heard the crowd murmuring these things about him, and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent subordinates so that they might take him.