John 2:23-25
Amplified Bible
23 Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover feast, many believed in His name [identifying themselves with Him] after seeing His signs (attesting miracles) which He was doing. 24 But Jesus, for His part, did not entrust Himself to them, because He knew all people [and understood the [a]superficiality and fickleness of human nature], 25 and He did not need anyone to testify concerning man [and human nature], for He Himself knew what was in man [in their hearts—in the very core of their being].(A)
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- John 2:24 For some people this display of “belief” was not an abiding trust or true faith in Jesus as Savior (Messiah), but merely a temporary belief based on the excitement caused by witnessing His miracles. These people, whose belief was fleeting and superficial, were representative of the followers who abandoned Him later.
John 2:23-25
New American Standard Bible
23 Now when He was in Jerusalem at (A)the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name as they (B)observed His signs which He was doing. 24 But Jesus, on His part, was not entrusting Himself to them, because (C)He knew all people, 25 and because He did not need anyone to testify about mankind, (D)for He Himself knew what was in mankind.
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