his name, when they saw the miracles which he did (ch 4:45). 24 But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, 25 And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man (1 Sam 16:7; 1 Kgs 8:39; 1 Chr 28:9; Ps 33:15; 94:11; Jer 17;10; 20:12; Matt 9:4; Mark 2:8; ch 6:64; 16:13; Acts 1:24; Rev 2:33).
¶2:23, Many believed in his name. ~ Concerning the Passover, see on v13. In Hebrew thought the very essence of the person was intrinsic in the person’s name. Therefore, to believe on the name of Jesus was to wholly believe in the essence (entire nature) of Jesus. This early in Jesus’ mission, to believe in His name required at least two things: that he was of virgin birth, and that He was the promised Messiah. When they saw the miracles. ~ Miracles are great movers of people’s emotions. This group of people believed because of the miracles—but, was that enough for true faith? This group reminds us of those who would, later, follow Him for the loaves and fish (ch 6:26-35). John alone records the early ministry of Jesus in Jerusalem. This early ministry in Jerusalem may shed light on the willingness of the owners of the ass and colt to release them to the disciples in the name of the “Lord” (Mt 21:2-7), also, it may explain how a large upper room was prearranged for the Last Supper (Mk 14:13-15), three years later. The home of John Mark and his mother Mary was in Jerusalem; many believe the Last Supper was held in their home. 2:24, Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men. ~ Cf Mathew 9:4 and ch 18:4. Jesus was/is omniscient (See ch 1:48.). Of course, the creator of mankind would know all mankind as the architect knows his edifice. John wrote of Jesus: “All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life and the life was the light of men” (ch 1:3-4). Concerning these to whom Jesus did not “commit”: He knew, though on the surface they were moved to believe on Him, they were not moved deeply enough. Beneath their shallow surface there was the unbroken ledge of rock. They were easily moved because they were not deeply moved. The eye of Christ, which looks at, and into the hearts of others sees to the very depths, and beholds even the hidden crevices unknown to the very person. He knows all. Christ saw that in the depth of their hearts their inner man did not believe—it did not commit itself to Him. Christ did not find in their depth the spiritual receptiveness, and, therefore, He could not impart His spiritual revelation. He, on His part, did not commit Himself to them. 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. He knew how easily they might be turned against him by the Jewish leaders, and how unsafe He would be if they should be moved to sedition and tumult. Jesus knew that Satan was primed, from the jump off, to kill Him, but His time had not yet come to die. This cautiousness on His part was prudent and an act of self-preservation.
Apostolically Speaking,
Br. J. L. Hayes, D.D.
"The Gospel According to John, An Introduction"
https://bishopjerrylhayes.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-gospel-according-to-john.html
"Prologue To John's Gospel, 1:1-18, (Part I)"
http://bishopjerrylhayes.blogspot.com/2016/05/john-and-logos.html
"Prologue To John's Gospel, 1:1-18 (Part II)"
https://bishopjerrylhayes.blogspot.com/2016/05/prologue-to-johns-gospel-11-18-part-ii.html
"The Baptist Witnesses Of Himself, 1:19-28"
https://bishopjerrylhayes.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-baptist-witnesses-of-himself.html
"The Baptist Witnesses Of Christ, 1:29-34"
https://bishopjerrylhayes.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-baptist-witnesses-to-christ.html
"The First Disciples, 1:35-51"
https://bishopjerrylhayes.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-first-disciples.html
"The Wedding of Cana, 2:1-11"
https://bishopjerrylhayes.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-wedding-at-cana.html
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