John 7:9

After Jesus said that, he stayed behind in Galilee.

Plain English Version

In The King James Version

When he had said these words unto them, he abode still in Galilee.

In Context

8You can go to the ceremony, but I’m not going now. It’s not yet the right time for me to go to Jerusalem.”

10But his brothers went south to the ceremony in Jerusalem. Then, later on, Jesus went to that Tents Ceremony in Jerusalem too. But he didn’t tell anyone he was going, and he didn’t let anyone see him on the road.

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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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