Joh 1:24 | TNotes | STEP | 1:24 The Pharisees were deeply devoted to the Scriptures and earnestly desired a righteous life. They also believed in the coming Messiah, which explains their inquiries here. Some Pharisees became believers in Jesus (Acts 15:5 ), including the apostle Paul (Acts 26:5 ; Phil 3:5 ).

bActs 15:5►

cActs 26:5►

dPhil 3:5►

‏ John 1:24

1:24 ^a The Pharisees were deeply devoted to the Scriptures and earnestly desired a righteous life. They also believed in the coming Messiah, which explains their inquiries here. Some Pharisees became believers in Jesus (Acts 15:5 ^b), including the apostle Paul (Acts 26:5 ^c; Phil 3:5 ^d).