Jesus has just had a few fiery exchanges with the Pharisees and Scribes. The time for His sacrifice is coming, but the time is not yet fully ripe. So, He once more performs a strategic withdrawal, this time rhetorically. The accusers are hoping to use something He says to justify cutting Him down. Thus, He opts for the wisdom of dark sayings.
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