John 2:24-25 But Jesus did not commit himself to them, because he knew all men,… I. HE KNOWS ALL ABOUT THE DISEASE WHICH AFFLICTS US. Our faith in a physician's knowledge has often much to do with our recovery. Christ knows thoroughly His own workmanship, and all about that sin which is marring it. II. CHRIST THROUGH HIS KNOWLEDGE IS ABLE TO WORK HIS CURE. To perform this cure requires a perfect knowledge of the disease and power over it. Christ has both these. III. CHRIST KNOWS THE CHRISTIAN IN A SPECIAL WAY. "I know My sheep." He calls us by name. As in the human so in the Divine family dispositions and temperaments are recognized. One can be lead by a thread, another will break an ox chain. Christ saw the faith of the Syro-phoenician. He knew what was in boasting Peter and in Judas. 1. He knows the temptation of each Christian, and will not allow us to be tempted above what we are able. 2. In the light of this we are able to understand better our trials. Christ as the Physician does not hesitate to use the lancet when necessary. He bleeds the plethoric that he may bring forth more fruit. (T. L. Cuyler, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,WEB: But Jesus didn't trust himself to them, because he knew everyone, |
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