John 7:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ 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

³ 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)

³ 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

³ 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

³ 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

³ And his brethren said to him: Pass from hence, and go into Judea; that thy disciples also may see thy works which thou dost.

John 7:3 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.”

Mark 3:31

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.

Luke 8:19

Then Jesus’ mother and [half-] brothers came to Him, but they could not get near Him because of the [large] crowd.

Luke 8:20

And it was told to Him [by someone], “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside wanting to see you.”

John 2:2

and Jesus and His disciples had been invited to it also.

John 6:60

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]?”

John 6:66

Upon [hearing] this, many of Jesus’ disciples turned back and refused to accompany Him anymore. [Note: They deserted Jesus physically as well as spiritually].

John 7:10

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

John 7:4

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

John 7:5

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

Acts 2:14

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.