His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest — Jesus's brothers urge him to go to Judea for the festival, ostensibly to gain public exposure ('let your disciples see the works you do'). The irony is sharp: they are suggesting a mission of public validation, yet John immediately adds that his brothers did not believe in him. Their suggestion masks a fundamental misunderstanding—they want a Jesus who operates within conventional messianic expectations, one who works miracles for public acclaim rather than fulfilling God's redemptive purpose according to the Father's timetable.

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