John 7:4
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For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.”
In other translations
For there is no man that doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, shew thyself to the world.For no one who wants to be known publicly acts in secret. Since You are doing these things, show Yourself to the world.”
Greek words
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