John 7:3

So Jesus’ brothers said to Him, “Leave here and go to Judea, so that Your disciples there may see the works You are doing.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus’ brothers address Him directly as the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles approaches. They urge Him to leave Galilee and travel to Judea so His disciples can witness His works publicly.

The words — The Greek ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) specifies biological brothers, while μετὰβηθι (metabēthi) issues a command to depart from the current location.

The thread — This familial dynamic parallels Joseph’s alienation in Genesis 37:5 and the later interruption by His mother and brothers in Matthew 12:46. John 7:5 later confirms these brothers initially did not believe in Him.

Why it lands — The text records a practical suggestion for public ministry before the brothers’ unbelief is noted. It requires readers to distinguish between human strategies for visibility and the timing of divine action.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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

Cross-references

Matthew 12:46 While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.
John 7:5 For even His own brothers did not believe in Him.
Genesis 37:5 Then Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more.
Genesis 37:20 “Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!”
1 Samuel 17:28 Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!”
Jeremiah 12:6 Even your brothers—your own father’s household—even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you.
Matthew 22:16 They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
Mark 3:31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came and stood outside. They sent someone in to summon Him,
Luke 8:19 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd.
John 7:10 But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went—not publicly, but in secret.