John 7:6 bbe — Jesus said to them, My time is still to come, but any time is good for you.

Bible in Basic English

"Jesus said to them, My time is still to come, but any time is good for you."

— John 7:6, Bible in Basic English

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John 7 — Context

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So his brothers said to him, Go away from here into Judaea so that your disciples may see the works which you do.

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Because no man does things secretly if he has a desire that men may have knowledge of him. If you do these things, let yourself be seen by all men.

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For even his brothers had no belief in him.

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Jesus said to them, My time is still to come, but any time is good for you.

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It is not possible for you to be hated by the world; but I am hated by it, because I give witness that what it does is evil.

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Go you up to the feast: I am not going up now to the feast because my time has not fully come.

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Having said these things to them, he still kept in Galilee.

John 7:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:6 say?
John 7:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Jesus said to them, My time is still to come, but any time is good for you.”
Where is John 7:6 in the Bible?
John 7:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 7, verse 6.
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 7:6.
What translation should I read John 7:6 in?
John 7:6 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 7:6?
John 7:6 reads (BBE): “Jesus said to them, My time is still to come, but any time is good for you.” 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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