³ But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart,^(A) and though I multiply my signs and wonders^(B) in Egypt, ⁴ he will not listen^(C) to you. Then I will lay my hand on Egypt and with mighty acts of judgment^(D) I will bring out my divisions,^(E) my people the Israelites.

²² For false messiahs and false prophets^(A) will appear and perform signs and wonders^(B) to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

²³ Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival,^(A) many people saw the signs^(B) he was performing and believed^(C) in his name.^{[a] 24} But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. ²⁵ He did not need any testimony about mankind,^(D) for he knew what was in each person.^(E)

²⁶ Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me,^(A) not because you saw the signs^(B) I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.