Instead they found the dead letter of the Law. But they missed the promises pointing to the Messiah, even though such prophecies are numerous in the Old Testament. They preferred their own ideas, interpretations and principles, failing to realize that Christ was God’s final Word among them. Jesus showed them the reason for their refusal – not wanting God as He truly was.
Badala yake walikuta maneno ya sheria yasiyo na uhai. Na walikosa kuona zile ahadi zilizoelekeza kwa Masihi, ingawa matabiri ya namna hii yako mengi ndani ya Agano la Kale. Walipendelea mawazo yao wenyewe, mafafanuzi na kanuni zao, huku wakishindwa kutambua kwamba, Kristo ndiye Neno la mwisho la Mungu, tena tayari alikuwa amefikia katikati yao.