John 2:25

He did not need anyone to tell him what others were thinking, because he already knew what they were thinking and wanting.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.

In Context

24But he did not let them tell him what he should do as the Messiah, because he knew within himself what they were all thinking.

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Cross References

John 6:61Jesus was aware that his disciples were grumbling about it, so he said to them, “◄I am sorry that this is offending you./Is this offending you?► [RHQ]

John 13:11He knew which one of us was going to betray him. That is the reason he said, “Not all of you are free from guilt.”

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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