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and still less that part of the country around the Jordan
under his jurisdiction. They were to intimidate Him with
the example of John, since Herod might easily feel himself
constrained to make Him share John's captivity. This
commission started for Galilee that same day.
Next morning Jesus again taught in the synagogue and
without nluch contradiction, for His enemies had resolved
to wait for the afternoon instruction when they might attack
Him all together. He again chose His texts alternately
from Isaias and Deuteronomy. Occasion offered to
speak of the worthy celebration of the Sabbath, and He
dwelt upon it at length. The sick of Gennabris had been
so intimidated by the threats of the Herodians that they
did not dare to implore Jesus to help them.
Jesus spoke also in the synagogue of the embassy sent
by Herod to lie in wait to catch Him in His speech.
HWhen they come," said He, Hye may tell the faxes to
take word back to that other fox not to trouble himself
about Me. He may continue his wicked course and fulfill
his designs in John's regard. For the rest, I shall not be
restrained by him. I shall continue to teach wherever I
am sent in every region, and even in Jerusalem itself
when the time comes. I shall fulfill My mission and account
for it to My Father in Heaven." His enemies were
very much incensed at His words.
In the afternoon Jesus and the disciples left the house
of Dinotus the Pharisee, to take a walk. When they
reached the gate near which was Nathanael's house,
Andrew went in and called him out. He came and presented
to Jesus his cousin, a very young man to whom he
intended to resign his business, in order to follow Jesus
uninterruptedly. I think he attached himself to Jesus irrevocably
at that time.
After their walk, they entered the city at the side upon
which the synagogue was situated. About twelve poor
day laborers, sick froIn hard work and privation, having