John 2:24-25

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²⁴But 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], ²⁵and 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.