Now when] Luke 7. 18. John had heard] By his disciples: as in Luke. in the prison] Gr. in the place where men were kept in bonds. he sent two of his disciples] Not for his own information, who was assured by Gods Spirit, and a signe from heaven, that Jesus was the true Messias, John 1:33. and bare record of it, John 1:29; John 1:34. but for the information of his disciples, who, out of zeal to their master, stood ill-affected to Christ, as appears, John 3:26. Chap. 9. 14. and, very likely, now did not acquaint John of Christs great works, out of love to him, but out of envie, and respect of their masters credit.