and they could not find what they might do; for the people all hung upon him, listening.

But they were not able to do anything, because the people all kept near him, being greatly interested in his words.

Και δεν ευρισκον το τι να πραξωσι· διοτι πας ο λαος ητο προσηλωμενος εις το να ακουη αυτον.

And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.