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John 7:3

King James Version (KJV)

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John 7:3

Verse 3 of 53

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His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

John 7:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 7:3

Theological / Devotional

His brethren. For a discussion of the brothers of Jesus see on Matt. 1:18, 25; Matt. 12:46; cf. DA 450, 451. They did not yet believe in Him (John 7:5; see EGW Supplementary Material on Acts 1:14).

Depart hence. Jesus’ “brethren” were disappointed in Him. They could not understand His ways. They wondered why He did not capitalize on His popularity. They doubtless thought of the personal glory and benefit that would accrue to them should He assert His Messiahship. Now that many of His disciples had rejected Him (ch. 6:66), these brothers probably hoped that by manifesting His power in the capital city, the religious center of the nation, He might regain some of His lost prestige.

Thy disciples. The ministry in Judea had produced but meager results (see on Matt. 4:12; John 3:22). Nevertheless Jesus had disciples there. In fact, He had left Judea because of difficulties that arose out of His popularity with the people of that region (John 4:1-3).

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