3 Jesus' brothers said to him, "Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do.
3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.
3 So his brothers
3 His brothers said, "Why don't you leave here and go up to the Feast so your disciples can get a good look at the works you do?
3 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.
3 and Jesus' brothers said to him, "Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles!
4 No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world."
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, shew thyself to the world.
4 For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world."
4 No one who intends to be publicly known does everything behind the scenes. If you're serious about what you are doing, come out in the open and show the world."
4 For no one does anything in secret while he himself seeks to be known openly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world."
4 You can't become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!"
(Read John 7:1-13)
The brethren or kinsmen of Jesus were disgusted, when they found there was no prospect of worldly advantages from him. Ungodly men sometimes undertake to counsel those employed in the work of God; but they only advise what appears likely to promote present advantages. The people differed about his doctrine and miracles, while those who favoured him, dared not openly to avow their sentiments. Those who count the preachers of the gospel to be deceivers, speak out, while many who favour them, fear to get reproach by avowing regard for them.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 7:3
Commentary on John 7:1-13
(Read John 7:1-13)
The brethren or kinsmen of Jesus were disgusted, when they found there was no prospect of worldly advantages from him. Ungodly men sometimes undertake to counsel those employed in the work of God; but they only advise what appears likely to promote present advantages. The people differed about his doctrine and miracles, while those who favoured him, dared not openly to avow their sentiments. Those who count the preachers of the gospel to be deceivers, speak out, while many who favour them, fear to get reproach by avowing regard for them.