John 2:24

But Jesus did not trust Himself to them;

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23And when he was in Jerusalem at the passover on the feast-day, many believed in his name, seeing his miracles, which He wrought.

25for He knew all men, and He had no need that any should testify concerning man; for He knew what was in man.

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Cross References

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

John 1:42And Andrew brought him to Jesus: and Jesus looking at him said, Thou art Simon the son of Jonas, thou shalt be called Cephas; which is interpreted a stone.

John 4:16Jesus saith unto her, Go call thine husband, and come hither.

John 6:15Jesus therefore knowing that they would come, and take Him by force if possible, to make Him king, retired again to the mountain 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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