1Cor 1:22 | RWP | e4.org | Seeing that ( επειδη ). Resumes from verse . The structure is not clear, but probably verses , form a sort of conclusion or apodosis to verse the protasis. The resumptive, almost inferential, use of δε like αλλα in the apodosis is not unusual. Ask for signs ( σημεια αιτουσιν ). The Jews often came to Jesus asking for signs ( ; ; ). Seek after wisdom ( σοφιαν ζητουσιν ). "The Jews claimed to possess the truth: the Greeks were seekers, speculators " (Vincent) as in .

‏ 1 Corinthians 1:22

Seeing that ( επειδη ). Resumes from verse 21. The structure is not clear, but probably verses 23, 24 form a sort of conclusion or apodosis to verse 22 the protasis. The resumptive, almost inferential, use of δε like αλλα in the apodosis is not unusual.

Ask for signs ( σημεια αιτουσιν ). The Jews often came to Jesus asking for signs (Mt 12:38; 16:1; Joh 6:30).

Seek after wisdom ( σοφιαν ζητουσιν ). "The Jews claimed to possess the truth: the Greeks were seekers, speculators" (Vincent) as in Ac 17:23.