Those present on that occasion were Jews, who were aware of God’s command: “You must not take vengeance nor have a grudge against the sons of your people; and you must love your fellow as yourself. ”
(‏ لاویان ۱۹ :‏ ۱۸ )‏ در قرن اوّل پیشوایان یهودی معتقد بودند که منظور از « اَبنای قوم » و « همسایه » فقط یهودیان است .‏