John 2:25

Jesus Cleanses the Temple · John 2:12–25
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Translations

Modern
He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.
Traditional
And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man.
Literal
…and because He had no need that anyone should testify about man, for He Himself knew what was in man.
Latin
…et quia opus ei non erat ut quis testimonium perhiberet de homine: ipse enim sciebat quid esset in homine.

Interlinear

Greek
English
He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.

Notes

In this section, Jesus appeared at two symbolic Jewish ceremonies. At a wedding in Cana (2:1–12), he replaced the ritual cleansing water with his own superior wine. Later, around Passover, he cleansed the temple (2:13–25).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 21:12–17 Mark 11:15–19 Luke 19:45–48

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Miracle

Topics

Christ is God: As Discerning the Thoughts of the Heart Jesus, the Christ: Drives the Money-Changers from the Temple (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Man: Christ: Knew What Was In