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John 7:5 Cross-References
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“For neither did his brethren believe in him.”
John 7:5 (KJV)
Commentary on John 7:5
For neither did his brethren believe in him. This stark parenthetical statement explains the preceding verses' flawed advice. 'Neither...believe' (oude...episteuon) uses imperfect tense indicating continuous unbelief during Jesus's ministry. John directly states what readers might suspect: the brothers' counsel came from unbelief, not insight. They viewed Jesus through natural eyes, not spiritual understanding. Despite growing up with Him, witnessing His sinless life, perhaps hearing about His miracles, they remained unconvinced. This proves that evidence alone doesn't produce faith—regenerati...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 7:5
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“they went out to seize him: for they said”
“and those who were his own didn't receive him.”
“be careful of the words of your mouth!”
“then he also went up”
“Depart from here, and go into Judea, that your disciples also may see your works which you do.,His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.,,,,,,,,”