John 2:25

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

He did not need anyone to testify about man, for he knew what was in man.

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Referenced Verses

  • John 13:11 : 11 (For Jesus knew the one who was going to betray him. For this reason he said,“Not every one of you is clean.”)
  • Matt 9:4 : 4 When Jesus perceived their thoughts he said,“Why do you respond with evil in your hearts?
  • John 6:61 : 61 When Jesus was aware that his disciples were complaining about this, he said to them,“Does this cause you to be offended?
  • John 6:64 : 64 But there are some of you who do not believe.”(For Jesus had already known from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.)

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