{Were greatly amazed} (exethamb(8874)h(8873)an). First aorist
passive ingressive aorist with perfective compound ex-. The
sudden and opportune appearance of Jesus in the midst of the
dispute when no one was looking for him turned all eyes to him.
He would not fail, however the disciples might do so. The people
were awed for the moment and then running began to welcome him
(protrechontes (8873)pazonto). Present participle and imperfect
middle indicative.