John 7:5 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For even Jesus’ [half-] brothers did not believe in Him [i.e., at that time].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For [even] His brothers did not believe in or adhere to or trust in or rely on Him either.

American Standard Version (1901)

For even his brethren did not believe on him.

Common English Bible

His brothers said this because even they didn’t believe in him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For neither did his brothers believe in him.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For neither did his brethren believe in him.

John 7:5 Cross References

Matthew 12:46

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.

Mark 3:21

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.”

John 7:10

But after His [half-] brothers had gone up to the Festival, Jesus also went up, but secretly instead of openly.

John 7:3

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.

John 7:4

For no one does things secretly if he wants to become known publicly. Since you are doing such things, show yourself to the world.”