Joh 4:48 | RWP | e4.org | Except ye see ( εαν μη ιδητε ). Condition of the third class ( εαν μη , negative, with second aorist active subjunctive of οραω ). Jesus is not discounting his "signs and wonders" ( σημεια κα τερατα , both words together here only in John, though common in N.T. as in ; ; , , ; ; ), though he does seem disappointed that he is in Galilee regarded as a mere miracle worker. Ye will in no wise believe ( ου μη πιστευσητε ). Strong double negative with aorist active subjunctive of πιστευω , picturing the stubborn refusal of people to believe in Christ without miracles.

‏ John 4:48

Except ye see ( εαν μη ιδητε ). Condition of the third class ( εαν μη, negative, with second aorist active subjunctive of οραω ). Jesus is not discounting his "signs and wonders" ( σημεια κα τερατα, both words together here only in John, though common in N.T. as in Mt 24:24; Mr 13:22; Ac 2:19, 22, 43; 2Th 2:9; Heb 2:4), though he does seem disappointed that he is in Galilee regarded as a mere miracle worker.

Ye will in no wise believe ( ου μη πιστευσητε ). Strong double negative with aorist active subjunctive of πιστευω, picturing the stubborn refusal of people to believe in Christ without miracles.