τινὲς δὲ ἐξ αὐτῶν. Again, of the Jews generally, rather than of those who saw and believed. With what intention they went away to the Pharisees, is not clear: possibly to convince them, or to seek an authoritative solution of their own perplexity, or as feeling that the recognised leaders of the people ought to know the whole case. Comp. John 5:15; John 9:13. The bad result of their mission has made some too hastily conclude that their intention was bad.

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