Not because ye saw signs (ουχ οτ ειδετε σημεια). Second aorist active indicative of the defective verb οραω. They had seen the "si…

Ye seek me, not because, and so forth. The miracles which Jesus performed were proofs that he came from God. To seek him because they had …

Jesus does not answer their question. There is an earlier sign than that about which they now ask, the spiritual significance of which neither they…

And when evening was now come, his disciples went down to the sea, and entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was …

St. John Chrysostom: Although our Lord did not actually show Himself to the multitude walking on the sea, He still gave them t…

Jesus was not flattered by the attention of the crowds, but immediately he began his instruction. The several answers he gave to their questions ar…

Jesus answered them. Christ does not reply to the question asked him, which would have been suited to show them his power in having come t…

Jesus answered them and said Not by replying to their question, or giving a direct answer to that, which he could have do…

Instead of answering their inquiry about how He came there, Jesus criticized their asking. The utmost earnestness should be employed in seeking sal…

1. After describing how the disciples searched for Christ, the Evangelist now shows the people looking for him.

   First, he states thei…