Some even begged off when Jesus invited them to become his followers. In sharp contrast, concerning the faithful ones, Jesus later said: “From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of the heavens is the goal toward which men press, and those pressing forward are seizing it. ” ​ — Matthew 11: 12.
Jēzus daudzus izdziedināja un daudzus paēdināja, taču liela daļa no viņiem pēc tam atkal sāka nodarboties ar savām lietām.