John 7:3

John 7:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So his brothers said to him, "Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing.
• New King James Version (NKJV)His brothers therefore said to Him, “Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see the works that You are doing.

Context of John 7:3

1After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. 2But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters, and Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles! 4You can’t become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!” 5For even his brothers didn’t believe in him.

John 7:3 word by word

εἶπον οὖν πρὸς αὐτὸν οἱ ἀδελφοὶ αὐτοῦ· μετάβηθι ἐντεῦθεν καὶ ὕπαγε εἰς τὴν Ἰουδαίαν ἵνα καὶ οἱ μαθηταί σου θεωρήσουσιν σοῦ τὰ ἔργα ἃ ποιεῖς·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• brethrenὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• Departμεταβαίνωmetabainō · to departG3327
• henceἐντεῦθεν, ἔνθενenteuthen · from hereG1782
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• goὑπάγωhupagō · to goG5217
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• JudeaἸουδαίαIoudaia · JudeaG2449
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• thyσύsu · youG4771
• disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
• seeθεωρέωtheōreō · to see/experienceG2334
• the worksἔργονergon · workG2041
• thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• doestποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160

Cross-references for John 7:3

• John 7:5For even his brothers didn’t believe in him.
• Matthew 12:46As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him.
• Mark 3:31Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them.
• Luke 8:19Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they couldn’t get to him because of the crowd.
• Acts 2:14Then Peter stepped forward with the eleven other apostles and shouted to the crowd, “Listen carefully, all of you, fellow Jews and residents of Jerusalem! Make no mistake about this.
• Genesis 37:5One night Joseph had a dream, and when he told his brothers about it, they hated him more than ever.
• 1 Samuel 17:28But when David’s oldest brother, Eliab, heard David talking to the men, he was angry. “What are you doing around here anyway?” he demanded. “What about those few sheep you’re supposed to be taking care of? I know about your pride and deceit. You just want to see the battle!”
• Jeremiah 12:6Even your brothers, members of your own family, have turned against you. They plot and raise complaints against you. Do not trust them, no matter how pleasantly they speak.
• Matthew 22:16They sent some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to meet with him. “Teacher,” they said, “we know how honest you are. You teach the way of God truthfully. You are impartial and don’t play favorites.

Commentaries on John 7:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3His brethren - said - It is generally supposed that these were the children of the sisters of his mother Mary; but some of the ancients have stated that Joseph had several children by a former wife. See the account of the evangelist prefixed to this Gospel. No solid proof can be alleged against this; nor can we pretend to say that these were not the children of Joseph and Mary. Our blessed Lord, it is true, was her first born, while she was yet a virgin…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3His brethren - See the notes at Matthew 12:47. Thy disciples - The disciples which he had made when he was before in Judea, John 4:1-3. The works - The miracles.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-5The 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3-53-5. His brethren said--(See on Mt 13:54-56). Depart ... into Judea, &c.--In Joh 7:5 this speech is ascribed to their unbelief. But as they were in the "upper room" among the one hundred and twenty disciples who waited for the descent of the Spirit after the Lord's ascension (Ac 1:14), they seem to have had their prejudices removed, perhaps after His resurrection. Indeed here their language is more that of strong prejudice and suspicion (such as near…Read the comment

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In the dictionaries

• Judea
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• Judea, Judah
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Commentaries on John 7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings