So his brothers left to go to the festival. After they left, Jesus went too, but he did not let people see him.
“Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and don’t hurt anyone.
At that time wise teachers will be quiet, because it is a bad time.
But when the right time came, God sent his Son, who was born from a woman and lived under the law.
So Jesus stopped traveling around openly among the Jews. He went away to a town called Ephraim in an area near the desert. He stayed there with his followers.
Jesus’ brothers said this because even they did not believe in him.
So his brothers said to him, “You should leave here and go to the festival in Judea. Then your followers there can see the miracles you do.
Jesus answered, “Let it be this way for now. We should do whatever God says is right.” Then John agreed.
My God, I am happy to do whatever you want. I never stop thinking about your teachings.”
Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory is.
While Jesus was talking to the people, his mother and brothers stood outside. They wanted to talk to him.
His family heard about all these things. They went to get him because people said he was crazy.
After Jesus said this, he stayed in Galilee.