John 2:24

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“But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.”

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“But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,”

King James Version · Public Domain
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“But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
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“and Jesus himself was not trusting himself to them, because of his knowing all <FI>men<Fi> ,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 2:24 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 16:7But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
  2. 1 Chronicles 28:9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
  3. 1 Chronicles 29:17I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.
  4. Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?
  5. Matthew 9:4But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
  6. Matthew 10:16Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
  7. Mark 2:8At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.
  8. John 1:42Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).
  9. John 1:46“Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.
  10. John 4:16Jesus told her, “Go, call your husband and come back.”
  11. John 5:42but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.
  12. John 6:15Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
  13. John 6:64However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)
  14. John 16:30Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”
  15. John 21:17Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
  16. Acts 1:24And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
  17. Hebrews 4:13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
  18. Revelation 2:23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

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