Jesus therefore no longer walked openly among the Jews, but departed thence to the country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and there abode with the disciples.

For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, and no angel or spirit; but the Pharisees affirm both.

desiring to be teachers of the Law, understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

True is the saying; and these things I desire that thou affirm earnestly, that they who have believed in God may be careful to practise good works. These things are good and profitable to men;