A.T. Robertson Commentary John 1:24

"And they had been sent from the Pharisees." — John 1:24 (ASV)

They had been sent (απεσταλμενο ησαν). Periphrastic past perfect passive of αποστελλω.

From the Pharisees (εκ των Φαρισαιων). As the source (εκ) of the committee of Sadducees (verse 19).