Came from Jerusalem. Probably to observe his conduct, and to find matter of accusation against him.

The Venerable Bede: The people of the land of Gennesaret, who seemed to be uneducated, not only come themselves but also bring …

Another delegation of fact-finding theologians came down from Jerusalem (cf. 3:22) to investigate the Galilean activities of Jesus. They discovered…

Then came together unto him the Pharisees
Having heard of his miracles, and that he was come into the land of Gennes…

One great design of Christ's coming was to set aside the ceremonial law; and to make way for this, he rejects the ceremonies men added to the law o…