John 7:9
"You go up to the feast. I am not yet going up to this feast, because my time is not yet fulfilled.”"
Key Reflection
This statement by Jesus indicates that while His brothers were eager to attend the festival, He had a different purpose that required timing and divine timing. It foreshadows His upcoming ministry and the cross, highlighting the spiritual fulfillment that transcends physical presence at religious gatherings.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes