3 Jesus' brothers said to him, "Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do.

Other Translations of John 7:3

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

3 So his brothersOr brothers and sisters; also verses 5, 10 said to him, "Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing.

The Message

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?

New King James Version

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.

New Living Translation

3 and Jesus' brothers said to him, "Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles!

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.