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The Religious Gatekeepers
Commentators explain that the questioners were sent by the Pharisees, the most influential religious party in Judaism. As strict interpreters of the Law and guardians of tradition, they saw it as their duty to investigate any new teacher or religious practice, like John's baptism. This wasn't a casual inquiry; it was an official challenge from the highest religious authorities.
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Albert Barnes
On John 1:24
18th Century
Theologian
Were of the Pharisees – For an account of this sect, see the notes at Matthew 3:7. It is not certainly known why they are particularly men…
AT Robertson
On John 1:24
They had been sent (απεσταλμενο ησαν). Periphrastic past perfect passive of αποστελλω.
From the Pharisees …
Charles Ellicott
On John 1:24
19th Century
Bishop
They which were sent.—The best manuscripts omit the relative, and the verse thus becomes, “And they had been sent from the Pharisees.” (Fo…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 1:23–27
19th Century
Preacher
Of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias. And they which were sent were of the Pharisees.…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 1:24
The Pharisees represented the strict interpreters of the Law and were particularly interested in examining the credentials of any new religious tea…
John Calvin
On John 1:24
16th Century
Theologian
Were of the Pharisees. He says that they were Pharisees, who at that time held the highest rank in the Church; he does so to info…
John Gill
On John 1:24
17th Century
Pastor
And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. Who were the straitest sect of religion among the Jews; were very zealous…
Matthew Henry
On John 1:19–28
17th Century
Minister
John denies being the Christ, who was then expected and waited for. He came in the spirit and power of Elias, but he was not the person of Elias. J…