10 But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
10 However, after his brothers had left for the festival, he went also, not publicly, but in secret.
10 But after his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly but in private.
10 But later, after his family had gone up to the Feast, he also went. But he kept out of the way, careful not to draw attention to himself.
10 But when His brothers had gone up, then He also went up to the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.
10 But after his brothers left for the festival, Jesus also went, though secretly, staying out of public view.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 7:10
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.