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for he himself knew what was in man. <a href="/hcsb/john/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and because He did not need anyone to testify about man; for He Himself knew what was in man. <a href="/asv/john/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> and because he needed not that any one should bear witness concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man. <a href="/cev/john/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> No one had to tell him what people were like. He already knew. <a href="/erv/john/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> and because he needed not that any one should bear witness concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man. <a href="/gwt/john/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and didn't need anyone to tell him about human nature. He knew what people were really like. <a href="/gnt/john/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> There was no need for anyone to tell him about them, because he himself knew what was in their hearts. <a href="/isv/john/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> and didn't need anyone to tell him what people were like, because he himself knew what was in every person. <a href="/msb/john/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. <a href="/net/john/2.htm">NET Bible</a> He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he knew what was in man. <a href="/nheb/john/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man. <a href="/wbt/john/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And needed not that any should testify concerning man: for he knew what was in man. <a href="/wey/john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and did not need any one's testimony concerning a man, for He of Himself knew what was in the man. <a href="/web/john/2.htm">World English Bible</a> and because he didn’t need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and because He had no need that any should testify concerning man, for He Himself was knowing what was in man. <a href="/blb/john/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and because He had no need that anyone should testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man. <a href="/ylt/john/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and because he had no need that any should testify concerning man, for he himself was knowing what was in man. <a href="/slt/john/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For also he had no need that any should testify concerning man: for he knew what was in man.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And because he needed not that any should give testimony of man: for he knew what was in man. <a href="/cpdv/john/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and because he had no need of anyone to offer testimony about a man. For he knew what was within a man. <a href="/nabre/john/2.htm">New American Bible</a> and did not need anyone to testify about human nature. He himself understood it well. <a href="/nrsvce/john/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and needed no one to testify about anyone; for he himself knew what was in everyone.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he needed no man to testify to him concerning any man; for he knew well what was in man. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he did not need a man to testify to him about anyone, for he himself knew what was in a man. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and had no need that any one should testify of man, for he himself knew what was in man. <a href="/godbey/john/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and because He had no need that any one should witness concerning man; because He was knowing what was in man. <a href="/haweis/john/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and because he had no need that any man should testify respecting man; for he knew what was in man.<CM> <a href="/mace/john/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he did not want any information concerning man: for he knew of himself the secret of their hearts. <a href="/wey/john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and did not need any one's testimony concerning a man, for He of Himself knew what was in the man. <a href="/worrell/john/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and had no need that any one should testify concerning man; for He Himself knew what was in man, <a href="/worsley/john/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for He knew all men, and He had no need that any should testify concerning man; for He knew what was in man. <a href="/parallel/john/2-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=594" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/2.htm">Jesus Cleanses the Temple</a> …24But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. 25<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: eichen (V-IIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">He did</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">need</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">any</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyrēsē (V-ASA-3S) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">testimony</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">He</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: eginōsken (V-IIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">knew</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">was</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpō (N-DMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But 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.” <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> Nothing 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. <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. ... <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23</a> Then 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> As 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. <a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Matthew 9:4</a> But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? <a href="/john/1-47.htm">John 1:47-48</a> When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, He said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceit.” / “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.” <a href="/acts/1-24.htm">Acts 1:24</a> And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen <a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">Proverbs 15:11</a> Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! <a href="/john/6-64.htm">John 6:64</a> However, 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.) <a href="/1_kings/8-39.htm">1 Kings 8:39</a> be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Luke 5:22</a> Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? <a href="/john/16-30.htm">John 16:30</a> Now 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.” <a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a> would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/2-8.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/luke/22-71.htm">Need</a> <a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/luke/20-33.htm">One's</a> <a href="/john/1-34.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/1-34.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/1-34.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/3-11.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/john/4-13.htm">Need</a> <a href="/john/4-4.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/acts/2-45.htm">One's</a> <a href="/john/3-11.htm">Testify</a> <a href="/john/3-11.htm">Testimony</a> <a href="/john/3-11.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">John 2</div>1. <a href="/john/2-1.htm">Jesus turns water into wine;</a> 12. <a href="/john/2-12.htm">departs into Capernaum,</a> 13. <a href="/john/2-13.htm">and to Jerusalem,</a> 14. <a href="/john/2-14.htm">where he purges the temple of buyers and sellers.</a> 18. <a href="/john/2-18.htm">He foretells his death and resurrection.</a> 23. <a href="/john/2-23.htm">Many believe because of his miracles, but he will not trust himself with them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He did not need any testimony about man This phrase highlights Jesus' divine omniscience. Unlike human judges or leaders who rely on external testimonies to understand others, Jesus possesses an inherent understanding of human nature. This reflects His divine attribute of omniscience, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>, where God is described as knowing the thoughts and actions of individuals. The context of this passage follows Jesus' cleansing of the temple, demonstrating His authority and insight into the true spiritual state of people. This insight is not dependent on human testimony or evidence, emphasizing His unique position as the Son of God.for He knew what was in a man This phrase underscores Jesus' ability to perceive the inner thoughts and intentions of individuals. It connects to <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a>, where God is described as searching the heart and examining the mind. Jesus' knowledge of what is in a man is not limited to outward actions but extends to the hidden motives and desires. This understanding is crucial in His ministry, as it allows Him to address the true needs and conditions of those He encounters. It also foreshadows His interactions with individuals like Nicodemus in <a href="/john/3.htm">John 3</a> and the Samaritan woman in <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4</a>, where He reveals His deep understanding of their personal situations and spiritual needs. This divine insight sets Jesus apart as the ultimate judge and redeemer, capable of offering true salvation and transformation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is portrayed as having divine insight into human nature. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The setting of the events in <a href="/bsb/john/2.htm">John 2</a>, where Jesus performs miracles and cleanses the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_passover_feast.htm">The Passover Feast</a> A significant Jewish festival during which these events occur, drawing many people to Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a> Those who witnessed Jesus' miracles and believed in His name, yet whose faith was superficial. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are learning about His divine nature and mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_insight.htm">Divine Insight</a> Jesus' knowledge of human nature is a testament to His divinity. He understands our thoughts, motives, and intentions, which should lead us to live transparently before Him. <a href="/topical/s/superficial_faith.htm">Superficial Faith</a> The passage warns against a shallow belief based solely on witnessing miracles. True faith involves a deep, personal relationship with Christ. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> Knowing that Jesus sees our innermost thoughts should encourage us to examine our hearts and align our lives with His teachings. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_jesus'_understanding.htm">Trust in Jesus' Understanding</a> We can find comfort in the fact that Jesus knows us completely and still loves us. This should inspire trust and reliance on Him in all aspects of life. <a href="/topical/a/authentic_witness.htm">Authentic Witness</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to be genuine in our faith, not just outwardly but inwardly, reflecting the transformation He brings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 2</a> <a href="/q/can_god_perceive_our_thoughts.htm">Can God perceive our thoughts?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_daniel_interpret_the_dream.htm">How can modern scientific understanding explain Daniel’s alleged ability to know and interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s dream (Daniel 2:31–35) without natural means? </a> <a href="/q/who_was_judas_iscariot.htm">Who was Judas Iscariot in biblical history?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_know_all_things.htm">Did Jesus know everything? (John 21:17 vs. Mark 13:32)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) And needed not.--Better, and because He needed not.For he knew.--Better, for He of Himself knew. The verse is a wider statement of the general truth of which <a href="/john/2-24.htm" title="But Jesus did not commit himself to them, because he knew all men,">John 2:24</a> is a particular instance. He did not in that instance need any testimony of spiritual state and character, because He then, as always, read what was in man. <a href="/commentaries/john/2-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He {did} εἶχεν (eichen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. need χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. any τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. testimony μαρτυρήσῃ (martyrēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. man, ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. He αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. knew ἐγίνωσκεν (eginōsken) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. was ἦν (ēn) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [a] man. ἀνθρώπῳ (anthrōpō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. 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