But after Jesus’ brothers had gone to the feast, Jesus went also. But he did not let people see him.
“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.
In such times the wise person will keep quiet, because it is a bad time.
But when the right time came, God sent his Son who was born of a woman and lived under the law.
So Jesus no longer traveled openly among the people. He left there and went to a place near the desert, to a town called Ephraim and stayed there with his followers.
(Even Jesus’ brothers did not believe in him.)
So Jesus’ brothers said to him, “You should leave here and go to Judea so your followers there can see the miracles you do.
Jesus answered, “Let it be this way for now. We should do all things that are God’s will.” So John agreed to baptize Jesus.
My God, I want to do what you want. Your teachings are in my heart.”
Lord, I love the Temple where you live, where your glory is.
While Jesus was talking to the people, his mother and brothers stood outside, trying to find a way to talk to him.
When his family heard this, they went to get him because they thought he was out of his mind.
After saying this, Jesus stayed in Galilee.