But they said, Not during the feast, lest a tumult arise among the people.

But they said, Not while the feast is going on, for fear of trouble among the people.

Ελεγον δε· μη εν τη εορτη, δια να μη γεινη θορυβος εν τω λαω.

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.