John 7:3

Translations

Modern

So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing.

Traditional

His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

Literal

Therefore His brothers said to Him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples will also see Your works that You do.

Latin

Dixerunt autem ad eum fratres ejus: Transi hinc, et vade in Judæam, ut et discipuli tui videant opera tua, quæ facis.

Original

Greek

English

So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing.

Notes

John 7:3–5

The brothers of Jesus reminded him of his religious duty to go to the festival (see also Mark 3:31). Their words carried a cynical tone because at this time they did not believe in him (John 7:5).

John 7:1–52

This chapter describes Jesus at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus used parts of the feast to reveal his true identity to his fellow Jews and to show that he had fulfilled the feast's essential meaning (see 7:37–39; 8:12).

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Feast of Tabernacles

Related verses

Matthew 12:46
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.
John 7:5
For even His own brothers did not believe in Him.
Genesis 37:5–11
Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more.
John 7:10
But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went—not publicly, but in secret.
Genesis 37:20
“Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!”
1 Samuel 17:28
Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!”
Jeremiah 12:6
Even your brothers—your own father’s household—even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you.
Mark 3:31
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,
Acts 2:14
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.
Luke 8:19
Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd.
Matthew 22:16–17
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.

Places

Judea: The southern region of Israel, centered around Jerusalem

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Brothers of Jesus Jesus Christ, Teachings of John, Gospel of Spirit of Jesus Christ Travel

Topics

Jerusalem: Jesus, the Christ: Journeys to Jerusalem to Attend the Feast of Tabernacles, Passing Through Samaria Jesus, the Christ: Rejected Presumption: Reproving Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Rejected by his Brethren: Fulfilled

John 7:3

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