John 7:5

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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

Cross References

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.

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.

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.”