Jesus knew very well that such questionable benefits could be had only at a very high cost ​ — the loss of God’s approval — ​ a cost higher than what he was willing to pay, for he treasured his good relationship with his Father above everything else.
Jeesus teadis väga hästi, et taoline küsitav kasu oli saadaval ainult eriliselt kõrge hinnaga — Jumala heakskiidu kaotamisega — kõrgem hind, kui ta oli valmis maksma, sest ta hindas head vahekorda oma Isaga üle kõige.