John 7:1-17 ▼

1 After this Jesus moved from place to place in Galilee. He would not go about in Judaea, because the Jews were seeking an opportunity to kill Him.

2 But the Jewish Festival of the Tent-Pitching was approaching.

3 So His brothers said to Him, "Leave these parts and go into Judaea, that not only we but your disciples also may witness the miracles which you perform.

4 For no one acts in secret, desiring all the while to be himself known publicly. Since you are doing these things, show yourself openly to the world."

5 For even His brothers were not believers in Him.

6 "My time," replied Jesus, "has not yet come, but for you any time is suitable.

7 It is impossible for the world to hate you; but me it does hate, because I give testimony concerning it that its conduct is evil.

8 As for you, go up to the Festival. I do not now go up to this Festival, because my time is not yet fully come."

9 Such was His answer, and He remained in Galilee.

10 When however His brothers had gone up to the Festival, then He also went up, not openly, but as it were privately.

11 Meanwhile the Jews at the Festival were looking for Him and were inquiring, "Where is he?"

12 Among the mass of the people there was much muttered debate about Him. Some said, "He is a good man." Others said, "Not so: he is imposing on the people."

13 Yet for fear of the Jews no one spoke out boldly about Him.

14 But when the Festival was already half over, Jesus went up to the Temple and commenced teaching.

15 The Jews were astonished. "How does this man know anything of books," they said, "although he has never been at any of the schools?"

16 Jesus answered their question by saying, "My teaching does not belong to me, but comes from Him who sent me.

17 If any one is willing to do His will, he shall know about the teaching, whether it is from God or originates with me.