When the chief priests and the scribes saw the miracles that He did, and also saw the children who were crying out in the Temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”
The chief priests and the scribes, seeing the miracles Jesus had done and hearing the children’s praise—“Hosanna to the Son of David”—are offended, because envy and pride ruled in their hearts. They were seeing what the ancient prophecies had borne witness to: the signs of the Messiah’s power and mercy, yet instead of rejoicing, they become opponents of the Lord’s works. The children’s voice here symbolizes innocent faith that recognizes the Son of God, while the religious leaders, who should have been the first to recognize Him, become spiritually blind. This episode reveals the spiritual contrast between pure faith and arrogant formalism, showing that God’s glory is revealed not to the wise, but to children and simple souls.