Some therefore cried one thing, and some another: for the assembly was confused; and the majority knew not why they were come together.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. It was the Jews that thrust him forward; but as providence ordered it, this man did not speak. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.