John 2:24

But Jesus did not trust himself to them, because he knew all men;

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In The King James Version

But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,

In Context

23And when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, at the feast, many believed in his name, when they saw his signs which he wrought.

25and had no need that any one should testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things; Yea, it is corrupt; who can know it?

Matthew 10:16Lo! I send you forth as sheep into the midst of wolves. Be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

John 1:42He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looking upon him said, Thou art Simon, the son of John; thou shalt be called Cephas; (which signifieth Peter, that is, Rock.)

John 4:16He saith to her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.

John 6:15Jesus therefore, knowing that they were about to come and take him by force to make him a king, withdrew again to the mountain alone.

Matthew Henry on John 2:24-25

The Success of Christ's Ministry. 23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man. We have here an account of the success, the poor success, of Christ's preaching and miracles at Jerusalem, while he kept the passover there. Observe, I. That our Lord Jesus, when he was at Jerusalem… Read the whole commentary →

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