John 2:25
He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he himself knew what was in man.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
In Context
24But Jesus did not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men.
Cross References
John 6:61But Jesus, aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, said to them, “Does this offend you?
John 13:11(For he knew who would betray him; that is why he said, “You are not all clean.”)
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 →