John 7:2

And the Jewish feast of tabernacles drew near.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand.

In Context

1After these things Jesus walked in Galilee, for he would not walk in Judaea, because the Jews sought to slay him.

3And the brothers of Jesus said to him: Leave here, and go into Judaea; that thy disciples may see the works thou doest.

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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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