Common English Bible

John 7:1-6 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. After this Jesus traveled throughout Galilee. He didn’t want to travel in Judea, because the Jewish authorities wanted to kill him.

2. When it was almost time for the Jewish Festival of Booths,

3. Jesus’ brothers said to him, "Leave Galilee. Go to Judea so that your disciples can see the amazing works that you do.

4. Those who want to be known publicly don’t do things secretly. Since you can do these things, show yourself to the world."

5. His brothers said this because even they didn’t believe in him.

6. Jesus replied, "For you, anytime is fine. But my time hasn’t come yet.