Prior to the man’s interruption, Jesus was speaking to his disciples and others about being on guard against hypocrisy, about having the courage to confess union with the Son of man, and about receiving help from the holy spirit.
Enne mehe sekkumist oli Jeesus rääkinud oma jüngritele ja teistele, et tuleb olla valvas silmakirjalikkuse suhtes, julgelt tunnistada ühtsust Inimese Pojaga ning võtta vastu püha vaimu abi.