John 7:6 nasb — So Jesus *said to them, "My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune.

NASB

"So Jesus *said to them, "My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune."

— John 7:6, NASB

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John 7 — Context

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Therefore His brothers said to Him, "Leave here and go into Judea, so that Your disciples also may see Your works which You are doing.

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"For no one does anything in secret when he himself seeks to be known publicly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world."

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For not even His brothers were believing in Him.

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So Jesus *said to them, "My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune.

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"The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me because I testify of it, that its deeds are evil.

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"Go up to the feast yourselves; I do not go up to this feast because My time has not yet fully come."

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Having said these things to them, He stayed in Galilee.

John 7:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 7:6 say?
John 7:6 in the NASB reads: “So Jesus *said to them, "My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune.”
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 (NASB): “So Jesus *said to them, "My time is not yet here, but your time is always opportune.” 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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