He is my son.

Take him.
Did not our father Abraham lay Isaac upon the altar and offer him as a burnt sacrifice before the Lord ?" "Let him die," said the rabbis.
"Then let him die," answered Lazarus.

"I am your servant.

It is mine to obey." "His blood be on our heads," they said.

And again, the evil smile went round.
"It is then expedient that we determine of what manner his death shall be," continued the father, inclining his body to signify his submission.
"It is not lawful to shed his blood," said the rabbis.