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Jesus Cleanses the Temple

John 2:24

In 9 translations

BSB
But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
KJV
But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,
WEB
But Jesus didn’t entrust himself to them, because he knew everyone,
ASV
But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men,
LSV
and Jesus Himself was not trusting Himself to them, because of His knowing all [men],
YLT
and Jesus himself was not trusting himself to them, because of his knowing all [men],
DBY
But Jesus himself did not trust himself to them, because he knew all [men],
DRC
But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men,
GNV
But Iesus did not commit him selfe vnto them, because he knewe them all,

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Where the editions differ

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  • NA28, NA27, Tregelles read αὐτὸν (“Him[self]”); Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read ἑαυτὸν (“Himself”).
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include ὁ (“the”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (2)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: δὲ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read δὲ; Robinson–Pierpont add ὁ.
  • SBLGNT: αὑτὸν. Westcott and Hort (1881) read αὑτὸν; Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read αὐτὸν; Robinson–Pierpont read ἑαυτὸν.

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Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
αὐτὸς δὲ Ἰησοῦς οὐκ ἐπίστευεν αὑτὸν αὐτοῖς διὰ τὸ αὐτὸν γινώσκειν πάντας
RP2018
Αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς οὐκ ἐπίστευεν ἑαυτὸν αὐτοῖς, διὰ τὸ αὐτὸν γινώσκειν πάντας,
TR-Boyd
Αὐτὸς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς οὐκ ἐπίστευεν ἑαυτὸν αὐτοῖς, διὰ τὸ αὐτὸν γινώσκειν πάντας,
SCR1894
αυτος δε ο ιησους ουκ επιστευεν εαυτον αυτοις δια το αυτον γινωσκειν παντας

Who and where

👤 Jesus Christ◆ First Passover and Temple Cleansing

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In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 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.)
  • 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.
  • Matthew 9:4But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
  • Acts 1:24And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
  • 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…
  • 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.”
  • Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?
  • 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.”
  • John 5:42but I know you, that you do not have the love of God within you.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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…
  • John 6:15Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.
  • 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…
  • Matthew 10:16–17Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. But beware of men; for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues.
  • 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).

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