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Selected Verse: John 2:24 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Joh 2:24 |
King James |
But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| did not commit--"entrust," or let Himself down familiarly to them, as to His genuine disciples. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| 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" 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 "inconstancy" and "fickleness" of the multitude. He knew how easily they might be turned against him by the Jewish leaders, and how unsafe he would be if they should be moved to sedition and tumult. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
But Jesus (αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ Ἱησοῦς)
The αὐτὸς, which does not appear in translation, has the force of on His part, marking the contrast with those just mentioned.
Did not commit (οὐκ ἐπίστευτεν)
Rev., trust. There is a kind of word-play between this and ἐπίστευσαν, believed, in the preceding verse. Wyc. reproduces it: "Jesus himself believed not himself to them." He did not trust His person to them. Tynd., put not himself in their hands. "He had no faith in their faith" (Godet).
Because He knew (διὰ τὸ αὐτὸν γινώσκειν)
Literally, on account of the fact of His knowing. John describes the Lord's knowledge by two words which it is important to distinguish. Γινώσκειν, as here, implies acquired knowledge; knowledge which is the result of discernment and which may be enlarged. This knowledge may be drawn from external facts (Joh 5:6; Joh 6:15) or from spiritual sympathy (Joh 10:14, Joh 10:27; Joh 17:25). Εἰδέναι (Joh 1:26) implies absolute knowledge: the knowledge of intuition and of satisfied conviction. Hence it is used of Christ's knowledge of divine things (Joh 3:11; Joh 5:32; Joh 7:29), Of the facts of His own being (Joh 6:6; Joh 8:14; Joh 13:1), and of external facts (Joh 6:61, Joh 6:64; Joh 13:11). In Joh 21:17 the two words appear together. Peter says to Jesus, appealing to His absolute knowledge, "Thou knowest (οἶδας) all things:" appealing to his discernment, "Thou knowest or perceivest (γινώσκεις) that I love Thee." |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| He did not trust himself to them - Let us learn hence not rashly to put ourselves into the power of others. Let us study a wise and happy medium between universal suspiciousness and that easiness which would make us the property of every pretender to kindness and respect. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| 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? Because he made all things, Joh 1:3, and because he was the all-wise God, Joh 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 whom he can neither trust himself nor his gifts. Reader, he also knows thee: thy cares, fears, perplexities, temptations, afflictions, desires, and hopes; thy helps and hinderances; the progress thou hast made in the Divine life, or thy declension from it. If he know thee to be hypocritical or iniquitous, he looks upon thee with abhorrence: if he know thee to be of a meek and broken spirit, he looks on thee with pity, complacency, and delight. Take courage - thou canst say, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I do love thee, and mourn because I love and serve thee so little: then expect him to come in unto thee, and make his abode with thee: while thy eye and heart are simple, he will love thee, and thy whole soul shall be full of light. To him be glory and dominion for ever! |
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.
17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, 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.
11 For he knew who should betray him; therefore said he, Ye are not all clean.
64 But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
1 Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.
14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do.
29 But I know him: for I am from him, and he hath sent me.
32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.
11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness.
26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;
25 O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast sent me.
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
15 When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.
6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole?
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.