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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/john/7.htm">New International Version</a> However, after his brothers had left for the festival, he went also, not publicly, but in secret. <a href="/nlt/john/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> But after his brothers left for the festival, Jesus also went, though secretly, staying out of public view. <a href="/esv/john/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> But after his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly but in private. <a href="/bsb/john/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went—not publicly, but in secret. <a href="/blb/john/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He also went up--not openly, but as in secret. <a href="/kjv/john/7.htm">King James Bible</a> But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. <a href="/nkjv/john/7.htm">New King James Version</a> But when His brothers had gone up, then He also went up to the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. <a href="/nasb_/john/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Himself also went up, not publicly, but as though in secret. <a href="/nasb/john/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Himself also went up, not publicly, but as if, in secret. <a href="/nasb77/john/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Himself also went up, not publicly, but as it were, in secret. <a href="/lsb/john/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He Himself also went up, not publicly, but as in secret. <a href="/amp/john/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But [afterward], when His brothers had gone up to the feast, He went up too, not publicly [with a caravan], but quietly [because He did not want to be noticed]. <a href="/csb/john/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After his brothers had gone up to the festival, then he also went up, not openly but secretly. <a href="/hcsb/john/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> After His brothers had gone up to the festival, then He also went up, not openly but secretly. <a href="/asv/john/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when his brethren were gone up unto the feast, then went he also up, not publicly, but as it were in secret. <a href="/cev/john/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After Jesus' brothers had gone to the festival, he went secretly, without telling anyone. <a href="/erv/john/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when his brethren were gone up unto the feast, then went he also up, not publicly, but as it were in secret. <a href="/gwt/john/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But after his brothers had gone to the festival, Jesus went. He didn't go publicly but secretly. <a href="/gnt/john/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> After his brothers had gone to the festival, Jesus also went; however, he did not go openly, but secretly. <a href="/isv/john/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> But after his brothers had gone up to the festival, he went up himself, not openly but, as it were, in secret. <a href="/msb/john/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, He also went?not publicly, but in secret. <a href="/net/john/7.htm">NET Bible</a> But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, then Jesus himself also went up, not openly but in secret. <a href="/nheb/john/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly, but as it were in secret. <a href="/wbt/john/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when his brethren had gone up, then he went also to the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. <a href="/wey/john/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When however His brothers had gone up to the Festival, then He also went up, not openly, but as it were privately. <a href="/web/john/7.htm">World English Bible</a> But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly, but as it were in secret. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when His brothers went up, then also He Himself went up to the celebration, not openly, but as in secret; <a href="/blb/john/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But when His brothers had gone up to the feast, then He also went up--not openly, but as in secret. <a href="/ylt/john/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when his brethren went up, then also he himself went up to the feast, not manifestly, but as in secret; <a href="/slt/john/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when his brethren went up, then he went up to the festival, not openly, but as in secret.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But after his brethren were gone up, then he also went up to the feast, not openly, but, as it were, in secret. <a href="/cpdv/john/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But after his brothers went up, then he also went up to the feast day, not openly, but as if in secret. <a href="/nabre/john/7.htm">New American Bible</a> But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, he himself also went up, not openly but [as it were] in secret. <a href="/nrsvce/john/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But after his brothers had gone to the festival, then he also went, not publicly but as it were in secret.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But when his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not openly, but as it were in secret. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when his brothers went up to the feast, then he also went up, not openly, but as secretly.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when his brothers had gone up, then he also went up to the feast, not openly, but, as it were, in secret.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when His brothers went up to the feast, then Himself also went up, not openly, but in secret. <a href="/haweis/john/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But as soon as his disciples were gone up, then went he also himself up to the feast: not in public, but as in concealment.<CM> <a href="/mace/john/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when his brethren were gone, he went likewise to the feast, not openly, but in secret. <a href="/wey/john/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When however His brothers had gone up to the Festival, then He also went up, not openly, but as it were privately. <a href="/worrell/john/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, when His brethren went up to the feast, then He also went up, not openly, but as it were in secret. <a href="/worsley/john/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when his brethren were gone up, then He also went up to the feast, not in a public manner but as it were in private. <a href="/parallel/john/7-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=2348" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/john/7.htm">Jesus Teaches at the Feast</a> …9Having said this, Jesus remained in Galilee. 10<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">after</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-NMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anebēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">had gone up</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1859.htm" title="1859: heortēn (N-AFS) -- A festival, feast, periodically recurring. Of uncertain affinity; a festival.">feast,</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">He</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/305.htm" title="305: anebē (V-AIA-3S) -- To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.">went—</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/5320.htm" title="5320: phanerōs (Adv) -- Clearly, openly, manifestly. Adverb from phaneros; plainly, i.e. Clearly or publicly.">publicly,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2927.htm" title="2927: kryptō (Adj-DNS) -- From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.">secret.</a> 11So the Jews were looking for Him at the feast and asking, “Where is He?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a> As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples. <a href="/john/2-13.htm">John 2:13</a> When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. <a href="/john/5-1.htm">John 5:1</a> Some time later there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. <a href="/john/12-12.htm">John 12:12</a> The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. <a href="/john/2-23.htm">John 2:23</a> While He was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the signs He was doing and believed in His name. <a href="/john/4-45.htm">John 4:45</a> Yet when He arrived, the Galileans welcomed Him. They had seen all the great things He had done in Jerusalem at the feast, for they had gone there as well. <a href="/john/6-4.htm">John 6:4</a> Now the Jewish Feast of the Passover was near. <a href="/john/11-56.htm">John 11:56</a> They kept looking for Jesus and asking one another as they stood in the temple courts, “What do you think? Will He come to the feast at all?” <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. <a href="/john/13-1.htm">John 13:1</a> It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a> At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. <a href="/mark/14-49.htm">Mark 14:49</a> Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.” <a href="/luke/22-53.htm">Luke 22:53</a> Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on Me. But this hour belongs to you and to the power of darkness.” <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Matthew 21:1</a> As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples, <a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Mark 11:1</a> As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when his brothers were gone up, then went he also up to the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret.then.<a href="/psalms/26-8.htm">Psalm 26:8</a> LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.<a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a> I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.<a href="/matthew/3-15.htm">Matthew 3:15</a> And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.not.<a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a> Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.<a href="/isaiah/42-2.htm">Isaiah 42:2,3</a> He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street… <a href="/amos/5-13.htm">Amos 5:13</a> Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/7-8.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/john/7-8.htm">Festival</a> <a href="/john/6-24.htm">However</a> <a href="/matthew/6-18.htm">Manifestly</a> <a href="/john/7-4.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/luke/12-3.htm">Private</a> <a href="/luke/10-23.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/john/7-4.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/john/7-4.htm">Secret</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/7-11.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/john/7-11.htm">Festival</a> <a href="/john/7-13.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/10-3.htm">Manifestly</a> <a href="/john/7-13.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/acts/2-46.htm">Private</a> <a href="/john/11-28.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/john/7-13.htm">Publicly</a> <a href="/john/18-20.htm">Secret</a><div class="vheading2">John 7</div>1. <a href="/john/7-1.htm">Jesus reproves the ambition and boldness of his kinsmen;</a> 10. <a href="/john/7-10.htm">goes up from Galilee to the feast of tabernacles;</a> 14. <a href="/john/7-14.htm">teaches in the temple.</a> 40. <a href="/john/7-40.htm">Various opinions of him among the people.</a> 45. <a href="/john/7-45.htm">The Pharisees are angry that their officers took him not, </a> 50. <a href="/john/7-50.htm">and chide with Nicodemus for taking his side.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But after His brothers had gone up to the feast, This phrase indicates a time sequence and a familial relationship. Jesus' brothers, likely referring to His half-brothers, were initially skeptical of His ministry (<a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a>). The feast mentioned is the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant Jewish festival held in Jerusalem, commemorating the Israelites' wilderness wanderings and God's provision. This feast required a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, highlighting the importance of the event in Jewish religious life.He also went— Despite His brothers' earlier disbelief, Jesus decides to attend the feast. This action demonstrates His commitment to fulfilling the Law and participating in Jewish customs. It also shows His strategic approach to His ministry, choosing the right moment to reveal Himself. His decision to go indicates His obedience to the Father’s timing and plan, aligning with His mission to reveal God’s truth.not publicly, Jesus' choice to go "not publicly" suggests a deliberate avoidance of drawing attention. This contrasts with His brothers' earlier suggestion that He should show Himself to the world (<a href="/john/7-4.htm">John 7:4</a>). The public nature of the feast would have attracted many people, including religious leaders who were hostile towards Him. This decision reflects Jesus' awareness of the growing opposition and His intention to avoid premature confrontation.but in secret. Going "in secret" implies a level of discretion and caution. Jesus was aware of the threats against Him and the potential for conflict with the Jewish authorities. This approach allowed Him to control the timing and manner of His public appearances, ensuring that His actions aligned with the divine timeline. This secrecy also fulfills the prophetic nature of His mission, as He often revealed Himself progressively, in line with the unfolding of God’s redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, who chooses to go to the feast in secret. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_brothers.htm">Jesus' Brothers</a> They initially go to the feast without Jesus, urging Him to show Himself publicly. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_feast.htm">The Feast</a> Refers to the Feast of Tabernacles, a significant Jewish festival held in Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the Feast of Tabernacles takes place, a central location for Jewish worship and festivals. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_leaders.htm">The Jewish Leaders</a> Though not directly mentioned in this verse, they are a significant presence in the surrounding context, often seeking to confront or challenge Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_timing.htm">Wisdom in Timing</a> Jesus demonstrates the importance of discerning the right time and manner to act. We should seek God's guidance in our decisions, especially when facing opposition. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_opposition.htm">Understanding Opposition</a> Jesus' choice to go in secret reflects His awareness of the hostility He faced. Believers should be prepared for opposition and seek wisdom in how to navigate it. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_unbelief.htm">Faith and Unbelief</a> The disbelief of Jesus' brothers serves as a reminder that even those close to us may not understand or support our faith journey. We should remain steadfast in our convictions. <a href="/topical/s/strategic_ministry.htm">Strategic Ministry</a> Jesus' actions show that there is a time for public ministry and a time for discretion. Believers should be strategic in how they share their faith, considering the context and audience. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_plan.htm">Trust in God's Plan</a> Jesus' decision to go to the feast in secret underscores His trust in God's timing and plan. We are called to trust in God's sovereignty, even when His ways are not immediately clear.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 7</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_attend_the_feast_secretly.htm">John 7:10 – How could Jesus go to the Feast secretly when such a gathering would have been highly public? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'deliver_us_from_evil'_mean.htm">Did Jesus deceive His brothers?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_feast_of_tabernacles.htm">What is the Feast of Tabernacles?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_deceive_his_brothers.htm">Did Jesus deceive His brothers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast.--The words "unto the feast" are misplaced in the Received text, upon which our version is based. The right reading is, But when His brethren were gone up unto the feast, then went He also up; and the difference is not unimportant. We have seen that, even with the ordinary reading, there is no ground for the frequent objection (<a href="/john/7-8.htm" title="Go you up to this feast: I go not up yet to this feast: for my time is not yet full come.">John 7:8</a>), but it is really nowhere said that He went up to the feast at all. As a matter of fact, the special feast day--the day of Holy Convocation--was on the 15th of Tishri, the 14th being the preparation day. From the 16th to the 20th was what was called "The Lesser Festival," or "The Middle of the Feast" (<a href="/john/7-14.htm" title="Now about the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught.">John 7:14</a>), and it is at this we find Him present. (Comp. also <a href="/john/7-37.htm" title="In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come to me, and drink.">John 7:37</a>.)Not openly, but as it were in secret--i.e., not with the usual company. Judging from His practice at another time (<a href="/john/4-4.htm" title="And he must needs go through Samaria.">John 4:4</a>), He would go through Samaria, while the caravan would go on the Eastern side of the Jordan.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - But when his brethren were gone up to the feast, then went he also up, not manifestly, but as it were in secret. The emendation of the text is important, for it draws attention to the fact that, while the brethren went up to the feast, he simply went up, towards Jerusalem - not, however, in the pilgrim caravan, but as a quiet wayfarer, blessing lepers, comforting souls, pouring forth on a favoured few his truth, till he reached the certain village at the very gates of Jerusalem. What a contrast there was between the first visit (ch. 2.), when he appeared suddenly in the temple, and cast out the money changers, or that when (ch. 5.) he went to the "unnamed" feast as a pilgrim! The hostility has deepened; the "world" hates its Saviour, because he would save it from its sins, interpret it to itself, and offer spiritual rather than temporal benediction. The phrase, "in secret," has led some of the Tubingen school to suggest a docetic view of the Person of Christ; but the suggestion is reckless and absurd. Moulten, who conceives that the mission of the seventy disciples preceded this advent, says even this does not clash with the idea of a virtually secret and retired advance. <a href="/commentaries/john/7-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [after] Ὡς (Hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. brothers ἀδελφοὶ (adelphoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. had gone up ἀνέβησαν (anebēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. feast, ἑορτήν (heortēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1859.htm">Strong's 1859: </a> A festival, feast, periodically recurring. Of uncertain affinity; a festival. He αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. went— ἀνέβη (anebē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_305.htm">Strong's 305: </a> To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up. not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. publicly, φανερῶς (phanerōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5320.htm">Strong's 5320: </a> Clearly, openly, manifestly. Adverb from phaneros; plainly, i.e. Clearly or publicly. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. secret. κρυπτῷ (kryptō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2927.htm">Strong's 2927: </a> From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/john/7-10.htm">John 7:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/john/7-10.htm">NT Gospels: John 7:10 But when his brothers had gone up (Jhn Jo Jn) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/john/7-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="John 7:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="John 7:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/john/7-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="John 7:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="John 7:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>