His disciples led a very austere life,[8] fasted often, and affected a sad and anxious demeanor.

We have at times glimpses of communism--the rich man being ordered to share all that he had with the poor.[9] The poor man appeared as the one who would be specially benefited by the kingdom of God.
[Footnote 1: Matt.iii.

2.] [Footnote 2: Matt.iii.

7.] [Footnote 3: Luke iii.

11-14; Josephus, _Ant._ XVIII.v.