John 7:5

For even his brothers did not believe in him.

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In The King James Version

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

In Context

4For no one does a thing privately, if they are seeking to be widely known. Since you do these things, you should show yourself publicly to the world.”

6“My time,” answered Jesus, “is not come yet, but your time is always here.

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Cross References

Mark 3:21When his relatives heard of it, they went to take charge of him, for they said that he was out of his mind.

John 7:3his brothers said to him, “Leave this part of the country, and go into Judea, so that your disciples, as well as we, may see the work that you are doing.

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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