When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they collected together.
On coming out, the Pharisees plotted against Jesus, to put him to death.
When, however, John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to receive his baptism, he said to them: "You brood of vipers! Who has prompted you to seek refuge from the coming judgment?
Just then a Student of the Law came forward to test Jesus further. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do if I am to 'gain Immortal Life'?"