Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus.
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Cornelius a Lapide
AD 1637
Because that by reason of him many of the Jews went away, and believed on Jesus—Ïπη̃γον, withdrew themselves, deserted their party. This may mean either, "many of the Jews went their way," or else "many went away from the unbelieving Jews, and followed Christ."
