 Now, when you realize that a denarius is an entire day's wage, you realize that this is disciples admitting that they are helpless and, yes, clueless. Of course, Jesus does his best work when we are helpless. We all know that. It is the Lord said to Paul, my grace is, it is as the Lord said to Paul, my grace is sufficient for you. My power is made perfect in weakness. Second Corinthians 12, 9.