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John 2:23

John 2:23
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But Jesus did not commit himself unto them,.... The sense according to some of the ancients is, that he did not commit the whole of the Gospel to them; he did not make known to them all his mind and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Feast-day - Feast. During the celebration of the Passover, which continued eight days. Miracles which he did - These miracles are not particularly recorded. Jesus took occasion to work miracles, and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Many believed in his name - They believed him to be the promised Messiah, but did not believe in him to the salvation of their souls: for we find, from the following verse, that their hearts were not…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 2:23-25

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Belief without Devotion

23. in Jerusalem at, &c. More accurately, in Jerusalem, at the Passover, during the Feast. Note the exactness of detail.

when they saw the miracles None of these have been…