The Jews might have known all this from the prophets, but their sins have so blinded them that they did not recognize him at his first coming, and are still vainly expecting him.

They believed that all the miracles wrought by him were the work of magic.

The doctors of the law and the chief priests were envious of him; they denounced him to Pilate.

He was crucified, died, was buried, and after three days rose again.

For forty days he remained among his disciples.