John 7:5

For even his own brothers really didn't believe in him.

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In The King James Version

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

In Context

4No one who wants to be famous keeps what they do hidden. If you can do such miracles, then show yourself to the world!”

6Jesus told them, “This is not my time to go, not yet; but you can go whenever you want, for any time's the right time for you.

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Cross References

Mark 3:21When Jesus' family heard about it, they came to take him away, saying, “He's lost his senses!”

John 7:3his brothers told him, “You ought to leave and go to Judea so your followers will be able to see what miracles you can 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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