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John 2:24

John 2:24
But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And needed not that any should testify of man,.... Of this or the other man, that he was a good or a bad man; he needed no proofs to be made, or testimonies bore, or evidence given of men's characters…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Did not commit himself - The word translated “commit” here is the same which in Joh 2:23 is translated “believed.” It means to put “trust” or “confidence in.” Jesus did not put “trust” or “reliance”…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

He knew all men - Instead of παντας all men, EGH, and about thirty others, read παντα, every man, or all things; and this I am inclined to believe is the true reading. Jesus knew all things; and why?…

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

did not commit The same verb as -many believed" in Joh 2:2. -Many trustedin His name; but Jesus did not trustHimself unto them." The antithesis is probably intentional.