John 7:4 web — For no one does anything in secret, and himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, reveal yourself to th…

World English Bible

"For no one does anything in secret, and himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, reveal yourself to the world.""

— John 7:4, World English Bible

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John 7 — Context

1

After these things, Jesus was walking in Galilee, for he wouldn't walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill him.

2

Now the feast of the Jews, the Feast of Booths, was at hand.

3

His brothers therefore said to him, "Depart from here, and go into Judea, that your disciples also may see your works which you do.

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For no one does anything in secret, and himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, reveal yourself to the world."

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For even his brothers didn't believe in him.

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Jesus therefore said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.

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The world can't hate you, but it hates me, because I testify about it, that its works are evil.

John 7:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:4 say?
John 7:4 in the World English Bible reads: “For no one does anything in secret, and himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, reveal yourself to the world."”
Where is John 7:4 in the Bible?
John 7:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 4.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 7:4.
What translation should I read John 7:4 in?
John 7:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 7:4?
John 7:4 reads (WEB): “For no one does anything in secret, and himself seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, reveal yourself to the world."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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