John 2:23-25, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 20:11-15 NASB

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:23

A new paragraph is commenced here. The conversation with Nicodemus is prefaced by a very remarkable summary of facts, and a hint of principles of action, which are intended to throw light on the great discourse, which hears the same kind of relation to St. John's Gospel that the sermon on the mount does to St. Matthew's Gospel. It is a compendium of the Christian faith. The very fulness and sufficiency of it suggests the doubt of its authenticity. Is not the Lord's reticence on other... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:23-25

Our Lord's work in Jerusalem. After the temple incident, there seemed to be a disposition upon the part of the people to accept him. I. MARK THE PUBLICITY OUR LORD GIVES TO HIS MISSION . "When he was in Jerusalem at the Passover, in the feast." He selected a time when he could put himself in contact with the whole nation gathered to one of their annual feasts. He must show himself to "Israel," and not only to the people of its capital. He must come "unto his own,"... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:24-25

But Jesus did not (imperfect) trust himself to them; not even to those who had "trusted on his Name." This remarkable expression corresponds with many actions and methods of Jesus. When he was offered the homage of devils, he forbade them to speak. When those who had been simply healed of bodily disease began garrulously to proclaim his praises, he silenced them. He had no faith in their faith, and consequently did not open to them more of his nature; still less did he assume, as they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:25

Jesus knowing man. John gives us, in the course of his Gospel, wonderful evidences and illustrations on this point. When people came to him, he seemed to see right into their hearts and through their present lives into all their past. Instances in Nathanael, Nicodemus, and the woman of Samaria. The power of Jesus in this respect as much supernatural as that by which he raised Lazarus from the dead. I. IT IS JESUS WHO KNOWS WHAT IS IN MAN . His awful power of knowing... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 2:23

Feast-day - Feast. During the celebration of the Passover, which continued eight days.Miracles which he did - These miracles are not particularly recorded. Jesus took occasion to work miracles, and to preach at that time, for a great multitude were present from all parts of Judea. It was a favorable opportunity for making known his doctrines and showing the evidence that he was the Christ, and he embraced it. We should always seek and embrace opportunities of doing good, and we should not be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 2:24

Did not commit himself - The word translated “commit” here is the same which in John 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.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 2:25

Should testify of man - Should give him the character of any man.He knew what was in man - This he did because he had made all John 1:3, and because he was God, John 1:1. There can be no higher evidence than this that he was omniscient, and was therefore divine. To search the heart is the prerogative of God alone Jeremiah 17:10; and as Jesus knew what was in “these disciples,” and as it is expressly said that he knew what was in man - that is, in “all people” - so it follows that he must be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 2:23-25

John 2:23-25. When he was in Jerusalem, in the feast-day Or rather, during the feast, as εν τη εορτη , should undoubtedly be translated: that is, during all the days of the solemnity; many believed in his name Were inwardly persuaded that he was the Messiah, or, at least, that he was a teacher sent from God; when they saw the miracles which he did This, as well as John 3:2; John 4:45, plainly refers to some miracles wrought by Christ, the particulars of which are not transmitted to us. ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 2:13-25

EARLY WORK IN JUDEA AND SAMARIA20. Cleansing the temple (John 2:13-25)From Capernaum Jesus went to Jerusalem for the Passover (John 2:13). When he visited the temple he found that its outer court (the Court of the Gentiles) was crowded with Jewish merchants and money changers. The merchants were selling animals for sacrifice, and the money changers were exchanging foreign money for money acceptable to the temple authorities. The place looked more like a market than a place of prayer. Jesus was... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 2:23

Now when, &c. Note the Figure of speech Pleonasm ( App-6 ) in the triple definitions (for emph.) at = in. Greek. en. App-104 . believed in . See App-150 . Same as John 2:11 , denoting a definite act. in. Greek. eis. App-104 . His name = Him (emph.) See note on Psalms 20:1 . when they saw = beholding. Greek theoreo. App-133 . did = was doing. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:23

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:23-25

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 2:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 2:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 2:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 2:23-25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 2:13-25

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 2:23

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