John 2:24

But Jesus didn’t entrust himself to them, because he knew everyone,

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

In Context

23Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in his name, observing his signs which he did.

25and because he didn’t need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 28:9You, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things and it is exceedingly corrupt. Who can know it?

Matthew 10:16“Behold, I send you out as sheep amongst wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

John 1:42He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of Jonah. You shall be called Cephas” (which is by interpretation, Peter).

John 4:16Jesus said to her, “Go, call your husband, and come here.”

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

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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