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John 2:23

King James Version (KJV)

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John 2:23

Verse 23 of 25

Scripture focus

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.

John 2:23 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 2:23

Theological / Devotional

The passover. See on v. 13.

Many believed. This is the first report of public response to Jesus’ message. John repeatedly notes that, upon various occasions, “many believed” (see chs. 4:39; 11:45; 12:42; see on ch. 1:12). This marks the opening of the Judean ministry, which continued for many months and formally closed at the Passover of A.D. 29 (see Additional Note on Luke 4; The Ministry of Our Lord; see on Matt. 4:12).

The miracles. This is the only record of miracles during the period of the Judean ministry. The only specific miracle mentioned is the one that marked its close, the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethesda (ch. 5:1-9).

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