34. But he ridiculed them and made them ceremonially unclean by spitting on them. He spoke proudly
35. and angrily threatened them with an oath, “Unless Judas and his army are surrendered to me immediately, I will burn this Temple down as soon as I return after my victory.” And he left in a rage.
36. The priests went into the courtyard and stood facing the altar and the Temple. They started weeping and prayed,
37. “Lord, you chose this Temple to bear your name and to be a place of prayer and intercession for your people.