John 7:5

For neither did his brothers believe in him.

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For neither did his brethren believe in him.

In Context

4Of course, no one does anything in secret, but he himself seeks to be in the public view. Since you do these things, manifest yourself to the world.”

6Therefore, Jesus said to them: “My time has not yet come; but your time is always at hand.

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Cross References

Mark 3:21And when his own had heard of it, they went out to take hold of him. For they said: “Because he has gone mad.”

John 7:3And his brothers said to him: “Move away from here and go into Judea, so that your disciples there may also see your works that 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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