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 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 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!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 7:4
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.