Nowwhile the peoplewere in a state of expectationand allwere wonderingin their heartsaboutJohn,as to whetherhe was the Christ,
They began to discuss[this] amongthemselves,saying,"[He said that] becausewe did not bring[any] bread."
The Jewsthengathered aroundHim, and were sayingto Him, "How longwill You keepus in suspense?IfYou are the Christ,tellus plainly."