While others were satisfied with a physical cleansing, he realized his need for more. B. The 'Nine' are a picture of religion. They saw Jesus only as a great teacher. They called Him Jesus, Master. They sought only for a cure for the condition that they were in.
Religion deals with the symptoms of sins and the condition sin brings.
They were more concerned with the outside than with the inside. Look at Jesus' view of religion. Jesus expected all to come to Him. Unfortunately, they were like many today. They came near Jesus, but they did not come to Him.