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they dispersed in consequence of Nicodemus' interference. Even one man may do something against many, when God is on his side.
Besser quotes a saying of Luther's : " Much as the Pharisees before had blustered, they dared do nothing to Jesus : they be- came still and silent. He goes up to the feast meek and silent, and returns home with glory. — They go up with triumph, and come down weak."
Trapp remarks : " See what one man may do against a mis- chievous multitude. It is good to be doing, though there be few or none to second us."
Baxter remarks: a persecution."
One man's words may sometimes divert