John 7:5

For even His brothers were not believers in Him.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

In Context

4For no one acts in secret, desiring all the while to be himself known publicly. Since you are doing these things, show yourself openly to the world."

6"My time," replied Jesus, "has not yet come, but for you any time is suitable.

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Cross References

Mark 3:21Hearing of this, His relatives came to seize Him by force, for they said, "He is out of his mind."

John 7:3So His brothers said to Him, "Leave these parts and go into Judaea, that not only we but your disciples also may witness the miracles which you perform.

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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