The people were treated roughly and could be compared to ‘ crushed reeds ’ or ‘ flaxen wicks ’ when they are at their last flicker. Jesus, however, showed compassion for the poor and afflicted.
(‏ يو ٧ :‏ ​ ٤٧ -‏ ٤٩‏ )‏ فَقَدْ عُومِلَ ٱلشَّعْبُ مُعَامَلَةً قَاسِيَةً وَكَانُوا مِثْلَ « قَصَبَةٍ مَرْضُوضَةٍ » أَوْ « فَتِيلَةٍ كَتَّانِيَّةٍ » عَلَى وَشْكِ أَنْ تَنْطَفِئَ .‏