John 7:1-6

The Unbelief of Jesus' Brothers

1 After this, Jesus traveled in Galilee, since He did not want to travel in Judea because the Jews were trying to kill Him.
2 The Jewish Festival of Tabernacles[a] [b] was near,
3 so His brothers said to Him, "Leave here and go to Judea so Your disciples can see Your works that You are doing.
4 For no one does anything in secret while he's seeking public recognition. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world."
5 (For not even His brothers believed in Him.)
6 Jesus told them, "My time has not yet arrived, but your time is always at hand.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or Booths
  • [b]. One of 3 great Jewish religious festivals, along with Passover and Pentecost; Ex 23:14; Dt 16:16
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