Search [ε ρ ε υ ν α τ ε]. Rev., rightly, ye search. Jesus is appealing to a familiar practice of which for in them ye think is explanatory. See 1 Peter 1:11; Romans 8:27; 1 Corinthians 2:10; Revelation 2:23.

The scriptures [τ α ς γ ρ α φ α ς]. Literally, the writings; possibly with a hint at the contrast with the word (ver. 38).

They [ε κ ε ι ν α ι]. Those very scriptures.

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