John 2:24

John 2:24 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,
• New International Version (NIV)But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people
• New King James Version (NKJV)But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men,

Context of John 2:24

22When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he spake this; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said. 23Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast, many believed on his name, beholding his signs which he did. But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men, 25and because he needed not that any one should bear witness concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.

John 2:24 word by word

αὐτὸς δὲ Ἰησοῦς οὐκ ἐπίστευεν αὐτὸν αὐτοῖς διὰ τὸ αὐτὸν γινώσκειν πάνταςRead the interlinear

• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• knewγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097

Cross-references for John 2:24

• John 6:15Jesus therefore perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force, to make him king, withdrew again into the mountain himself alone.
• Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
• John 1:42He brought him unto Jesus. Jesus looked upon him, and said, Thou art Simon the son of John: thou shalt be called Cephas (which is by interpretation, Peter).
• John 5:42But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in yourselves.
• John 6:64But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who it was that should betray him.
• John 16:30Now know we that thou knowest all things, and needest not that any man should ask thee: by this we believe that thou camest forth from God.
• John 21:17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
• 1 Samuel 16:7But Jehovah said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for Jehovah seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart.
• 1 Chronicles 28:9And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
• 1 Chronicles 29:17I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.
• Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?
• Matthew 9:4And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?
• Mark 2:8And straightway Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, saith unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?
• Acts 1:24And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show of these two the one whom thou hast chosen,
• Hebrews 4:13And there is no creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
• Revelation 2:23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works.

Commentaries on John 2:24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24He knew all men - Instead of all men, EGH, and about thirty others, read , every man, or all things; and this I am inclined to believe is the true reading. Jesus knew all things; and why? Because he made all things, John 1:3, and because he was the all-wise God, John 1:1; and he knew all men, because he alone searches the heart, and tries the reins. He knows who are sincere, and who are hypocritical: he knows those in whom he can confide, and those to…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24Did not commit himself - The word translated “commit” here is the same which in John 2:23 is translated “believed.” It means to put “trust” or “confidence in.” Jesus did not put “trust” or “reliance” in them. He did not leave himself in their hands. He acted cautiously and prudently. The proper time for him to die had not come, and he secured his own safety. The reason why he did not commit himself to them is “that he knew all men.” He knew the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-25Verses 23-25 Our Lord knew all men, their nature, dispositions, affections, designs, so as we do not know any man, not even ourselves. He knows his crafty enemies, and all their secret projects; his false friends, and their true characters. He knows who are truly his, knows their uprightness, and knows their weaknesses. We know what is done by men; Christ knows what is in them, he tries the heart. Beware of a dead faith, or a formal profession: carnal…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24John uses a play on words here. Because of Jesus’s signs (miracles that show who he is), many people trusted in him (2:23). But Jesus did not trust them in the same way. This statement does not refer only to certain people in Jerusalem. It shows that Jesus knows what is inside every person. He understands people’s thoughts, motives (reasons for acting), and desires.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2523-25. in the feast day--the foregoing things occurring probably before the feast began. many believed--superficially, struck merely by "the miracles He did." Of these we have no record.Read the comment

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Commentaries on John 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings