John 7:1-6

1 After this, Jesus traveled in Galilee; he did not want to travel in Judea, because the Jewish authorities there were wanting to kill him.
2 The time for the Festival of Shelters was near, 1
3 so Jesus' brothers said to him, "Leave this place and go to Judea, so that your followers will see the things that you are doing.
4 People don't hide what they are doing if they want to be well known. Since you are doing these things, let the whole world know about you!
5 (Not even his brothers believed in him.)
6 Jesus said to them, "The right time for me has not yet come. Any time is right for you.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 7.2Leviticus 23.34;Deuteronomy 16.13.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.