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11. ὑπῆγον … ἐπίστευον. The imperfects express a continual process: were going away and believing. It is best to leave ‘going away’ quite indefinite; the idea of falling away from the hierarchy lies in the context and not in the word.
The climax is approaching. Of ‘the Jews’ themselves many are being won over to Christ, and are ready to give Him an enthusiastic reception whenever He appears. The remainder become all the more bitter, and resolve to sweep away anyone, however innocent, who contributes to the success of Jesus.