John 7:5

For even his brothers had no belief in him.

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In The King James Version

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

In Context

4Because no man does things secretly if he has a desire that men may have knowledge of him. If you do these things, let yourself be seen by all men.

6Jesus said to them, My time is still to come, but any time is good for you.

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Cross References

Mark 3:21And when his friends had news of it, they went out to get him, saying, He is off his head.

John 7:3So his brothers said to him, Go away from here into Judaea so that your disciples may see the works which you do.

Matthew Henry on John 7:2-14

Christ's Discourse with His Brethren; The Rumours Respecting Christ. 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. 4 For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, show thyself to the world. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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