John 7:1-8 ▼

1 After these things Jesus resided in Galilee: for He would not appear in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him.

2 Now the Jews feast called the feast of tabernacles was near;

3 his brethren therefore said, Depart from hence, and go into Judea, that thy disciples there also may see the works which thou performest.

4 For no man doth any thing in secret, who is himself desirous to be known in public. As thou dost these wonderful things, make thyself known to the world.

5 For neither did his brethren believe in Him.

6 Then saith Jesus unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is always alike ready; for the world cannot hate you:

7 but me it hates, because I bear my testimony concerning it, that it's deeds are evil.

8 Go ye up to this feast as soon as ye please; for I am not yet going up to it, because my time is not yet fully come.