Believe me [π ι σ τ ε υ ε τ ε μ ο ι]. The plural of the imperative : "believe ye me." Compare believest thou, ver. 10. These words are addressed to the disciples collectively, whose thought Philip had voiced.

Or else [ε ι δ ε μ η]. Literally, but if not. If you do not believe on the authority of my personal statement.

For the very works' sake [δ ι α τ α ε ρ γ α α υ τ α]. Literally, on account of the works themselves, irrespective of my oral testimony.

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