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John 7:4
ESV For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world."
NIV No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world."
NASB For no one does anything in secret when he himself is striving to be known publicly. If You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.'
CSB For no one does anything in secret while he’s seeking public recognition. If you do these things, show yourself to the world."
NLT You can’t become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!'
KJV For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.
NKJV For no one does anything in secret while he himself seeks to be known openly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world.”

What does John 7:4 mean?

This verse continues the sarcastic, mocking tone of Jesus' brothers. Based on passages such as Matthew 12:46, Mark 6:3, and allusions to prophecies such as Psalm 69, there is every reason to think these were Jesus' actual half-siblings: other sons of His mother, Mary. When Jesus fed thousands, it attracted a significant level of attention (John 6:14). However, when Jesus explained the real meaning of His ministry, most of those followers turned away (John 6:66). Perhaps this is the motivation for His brothers' mocking: "go make a scene if you want to be such a big deal!"

Jesus, on the other hand, is only interested in following God the Father's timetable (John 7:6). Much of what Jesus does will attract controversy. Yet this is not the real purpose of His actions. To avoid needless scandal, and to make a more subtle entrance, Jesus will let His brothers go ahead of Him so He can enter the festival alone, and quietly (John 7:9–10). Notably, Jesus will perform no miracles at this year's feast.
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