Though he had done so many signs before them (τοσαυτα αυτου σημεια πεποιηκοτος εμπροσθεν αυτων). Genitive absolute with perfect ac…

So many miracles. This does not refer to any miracles performed on this occasion, but to all his miracles performed in view of the nation,…

But though he had done so many miracles before them.—The words “before them” mean “in their presence,” “before their eyes…

We have heard out of the law that Christ abideth forever: and how sayest thou, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man? Then J…

St. John Chrysostom: And so the Evangelist tacitly explains it when he adds, But though He had done so many miracles befor…

The author expresses surprise and regret that in spite of Jesus’ numerous “signs” the people still obstinately refused to believe in him. Unbelief …

And though he had done so many signs. So that no one may be disturbed or perplexed by seeing that Christ was despised by the Jews, the Eva…

But though he had done so many miracles before them
Openly, and in the presence of them; meaning those miracles whic…

Observe the method of conversion implied here. Sinners are brought to see the reality of divine things, to have some knowledge of them, and to be c…

1. Above, the Evangelist gave many examples of Christ’s glory, because of which the Jews sought to kill Him out of envy. Now he deals with a…