John 2:24

But Jesus did not put himself in their power because he knew what was in their hearts.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

23While Jesus was in Jerusalem, during the Passover Festival, many came to trust in him, when they saw the signs of his mission that he was giving.

25He did not need anyone to tell him about people because he could read what was in them.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:16‘Remember, I am sending you out as my messengers like sheep among wolves. So be as wise as snakes, and as blameless as doves.

John 1:42Then he brought him to Jesus. Looking straight at him, Jesus said, ‘You are Simon, the son of John; you will be called Cephas’ (which means “Peter,” or “Rock”).

John 4:16‘Go and call your husband,’ said Jesus, ‘and then come back.’

John 6:15But Jesus, having discovered that they were intending to come and carry him off to make him king, went again up the hill, quite 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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