Discovery BoxJohn 7:4 
Context7:4 For no one who seeks to make a reputation for himself 1 does anything in secret. 2 If you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.”
John 16:24
Context16:24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it, 3 so that your joy may be complete.
John 16:30
Context16:30 Now we know that you know everything 4 and do not need anyone 5 to ask you anything. 6 Because of this 7 we believe that you have come from God.”
1 tn Or “seeks to be well known.”
2 sn No one who seeks to make a reputation for himself does anything in secret means, in effect: “if you’re going to perform signs to authenticate yourself as Messiah, you should do them at Jerusalem.” (Jerusalem is where mainstream Jewish apocalyptic tradition held that Messiah would appear.)
3 tn The word “it” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
4 tn Grk “all things.”
5 tn Grk “and have no need of anyone.”
6 tn The word “anything” is not in the Greek text, but is implied. Direct objects were often omitted in Greek when clear from the context.
7 tn Or “By this.”
