2
It was near the time of Tabernacles, a feast observed annually by the Jews.
3
His brothers said, "Why don't you leave here and go up to the Feast so your disciples can get a good look at the works you do?
4
No one who intends to be publicly known does everything behind the scenes. If you're serious about what you are doing, come out in the open and show the world."
5
His brothers were pushing him like this because they didn't believe in him either.
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