While Jesus was still speaking to the large crowds, His mother and [half-] brothers were standing outside [of the large house. See 13:1] wanting to speak to Him.
John 7:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) Then Jesus’ [half-] brothers said to Him, “You should leave here and go to Judea so your disciples [there] can see the [supernatural] deeds you are performing. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So His brothers said to Him, Leave here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples [there] may also see the works that You do. [This is no place for You.] American Standard Version (1901) His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may behold thy works which thou doest. Common English Bible Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave Galilee. Go to Judea so that your disciples can see the amazing works that you do. Catholic Public Domain Version And his brothers said to him: "Move away from here and go into Judea, so that your disciples there may also see your works that you do. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And his brethren said to him: Pass from hence, and go into Judea; that thy disciples also may see thy works which thou dost. |
While Jesus was still speaking to the large crowds, His mother and [half-] brothers were standing outside [of the large house. See 13:1] wanting to speak to Him.
When His relatives [or friends] heard about this [i.e., all that He was doing], they went out to take custody of Him [for safety reasons (?)], for people were saying, “He has lost his mind.”
Then Jesus’ mother and [half-] brothers came and stood outside [i.e., of a large house. See Matt. 12:46-13:1]. They sent a message to Him, asking Him to come out to them.
Then Jesus’ mother and [half-] brothers came to Him, but they could not get near Him because of the [large] crowd.
And it was told to Him [by someone], “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside wanting to see you.”
So, when they heard [these things], many of Jesus’ disciples said, “This is difficult teaching. Who can listen to it [i.e., and accept it]?”
Upon [hearing] this, many of Jesus’ disciples turned back and refused to accompany Him anymore. [Note: They deserted Jesus physically as well as spiritually].
But after His [half-] brothers had gone up to the Festival, Jesus also went up, but secretly instead of openly.
For no one does things secretly if he wants to become known publicly. Since you are doing such things, show yourself to the world.”
For even Jesus’ [half-] brothers did not believe in Him [i.e., at that time].
But Peter [responded by] standing up with the eleven [other] apostles and, lifting up his voice, began to speak. He said, “People of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, listen to what I am saying so you will understand this situation.