Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.
Jesus told them, 'My timing isn't here yet, but you guys? You're always good to go.'
Jesus had perfect timing, sometimes waiting is part of the plan.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of John, chapter 7, Jesus is in Galilee and his brothers are urging him to go publicly to the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem to demonstrate his miracles, thinking it would advance his popularity. Jesus responds that his time for full revelation has not yet arrived, emphasizing that his actions are directed by God's sovereign plan rather than human urgency. This exchange occurs amid rising opposition from Jewish leaders who seek to kill him, underscoring the risks of his ministry in a tense socio-religious environment.
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