Perhaps he was trying to capitalize on Jesus ’ authority and reputation as a wise judge in human affairs.
وَلَرُبَّمَا كَانَ يُحَاوِلُ ٱلِٱسْتِفَادَةَ مِنْ سُلْطَةِ يَسُوعَ وَصِيتِهِ أَنَّهُ يَقْضِي بِأَحْكَامٍ سَلِيمَةٍ فِي شُؤُونِ ٱلنَّاسِ .‏