John 2:25
and because he had, no need, that anyone should bear witness concerning man; for, he, understood what was in man.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
In Context
24Jesus himself, however, was not trusting himself unto them, by reason of his understanding them all,
Cross References
John 6:61But Jesus, knowing within himself that his disciples were murmuring concerning this, said unto them—Doth, this, cause, you, to stumble?
John 13:11For he know the man that was delivering him up; therefore, said he—Not ye all, are pure.
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 →