John 2:23-24 “Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,”
Many say they believe, even convince themselves they believe, in Jesus. These believed, because they saw His miracles.
It appears they didn’t have a sincere or a lasting belief – they certainly didn’t have a commitment to Him.
Perhaps they believed for what they could get, imagining they may one day need a miracle themselves. Or just because they were convinced these miracles were real and true.
Did they believe Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God, the Savior? Did they believe He would be the sacrifice for their sins?
Were they turning from their sin to Him alone? We’re not certain, but Jesus was.
The very next verse says that Jesus didn’t need anyone to tell Him. He knew what was in man.
He knows our deepest thoughts, our motives, what is in our hearts. There will be no mistake with Him about what we really believe.
John 2:23-24 “Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,”