| 36. Linguistic Exegesis The verse opens with the reply formula apekrithe ekeinos kai eipen {ἀπεκρίθη ἐκεῖνος καὶ εἶπεν | a-pe-krí-thē e-keî-nos kai ei-pen}, introducing the question without a narrative break. The conjunction kai {καὶ | kaí} then connects into the interrogative clause led by tis {τίς | tís}, focusing on the unknown identity. The present indicative estin {ἐστιν | é-stin} asserts that state, and the vocative kyrie {κύριε | ký-ri-e} forms a respectful address. The subordinating conjunction hina {ἵνα | hí-na} introduces the purpose clause expressing intent in the aorist subjunctive pisteuso {πιστεύσω | pis-teú-sō}. The prepositional phrase eis auton {εἰς αὐτόν | eis au-tón} directs the intended belief toward the person in view. |