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A Clear Sign of Divinity
Commentators unanimously see Jesus' ability to know "what was in man" as a clear sign of His divinity. They explain that the Old Testament identifies searching the human heart as a unique prerogative of God. Therefore, John highlights Jesus' omniscience to affirm that He is God.
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Albert Barnes
On John 2:25
18th Century
Theologian
Should testify of man. This means to provide an assessment of any person's character to him.
He knew what was in man. This…
AT Robertson
On John 2:25
And because he needed not (κα οτ χρειαν ειχεν). Imperfect active, "and because he did not have need."
That any one …
Charles Ellicott
On John 2:25
19th Century
Bishop
And needed not.—Better, and because He did not need to.
For he knew.—Better,
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 2:25
Jesus had a thorough understanding of human nature. He could read people more accurately than a doctor can read physical symptoms in diagnosing an …
John Calvin
On John 2:25
16th Century
Theologian
For he knew what was in man. Since it might be doubted from where Christ obtained this knowledge, the Evangelist anticipates this question…
John Gill
On John 2:25
17th Century
Pastor
And needed not that any should testify of man
Of this or the other man, that he was a good or a bad man; he needed n…
Matthew Henry
On John 2:23–25
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord knew all people���their nature, dispositions, affections, and designs���in a way that we do not know any person, not even ourselves. He kn…