en_tn/jhn/07/26.md

they say nothing to him

This implies that the Jewish leaders are not opposing Jesus. Alternate translation: "they say nothing to oppose him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)

It cannot be that the rulers indeed know that this is the Christ, can it?

This remark appears in the form of a question to add emphasis. Alternate translation: "Maybe they have decided that he is truly the Messiah!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)