These people did not really try to get the meaning of his words. They did not want to change their ways and views.
(‏ مر ٧ :‏ ٩‏ )‏ فَهُمْ لَمْ يُحَاوِلُوا فِعْلًا فَهْمَ كَلَامِهِ ،‏ وَلَا أَرَادُوا تَغْيِيرَ طُرُقِهِمْ وَآرَائِهِمْ .‏