John 7:5

For even his own brothers did not believe in him.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

In Context

4"For no one ever does anything in secret if he himself seeks to be known publicly. If you are performing these signs, show yourself openly to the world."

6"My time is not yet come," said Jesus, "but your time is always at hand.

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Cross References

Mark 3:21When his relatives heard of it, they came to take possession of him, for they said, "He is out of his mind."

John 7:3his brothers said to him. "Leave here and go into Judea, so that your disciples also may behold the works which 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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