and because he didn't need for anyone to testify concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.
      II. That hereby many were brought to believe in his name, to acknowledge him a teacher come from God, as Nicodemus did (John 3:2; John 3:2), a great prophet; and, probably, some of those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem believed him to be the Messiah promised, so ready were they to welcome the first appearance of that bright and morning star.