G5335–φάσκω–phaskō

And the Jews also joined in pressing the matter against [supplied: Paul], saying that these things were so.

φάσκοντες phaskontes “declaring”

but had against him certain questions of their own system of worship, and concerning a certain Jesus who is dead, whom Paul affirmed to be living.

ἔφασκεν ephasken “was affirming”

professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

φάσκοντες phaskontes “Professing”