John 2:24

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23Now while he was at Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast, many believed on his name, when they beheld the miracles which he did.

25and because he had no need that any man should testify respecting man; for he knew what was in man.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore prudent as serpents, and harmless as doves.

John 1:42And he brought him to Jesus. Then Jesus looking on him, said, Thou art Simon the son of Jonas: thou shalt be called Cephas, which, interpreted in Greek, is Petros, a Rock.

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

John 6:15Then Jesus, knowing their intention to come and to seize him by force, in order to make him king, retired again into the mountain by himself 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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