6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.
6 Therefore Jesus told them, "My time is not yet here; for you any time will do.
6 Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always here.
6 Jesus came back at them, "Don't crowd me. This isn't my time. It's your time - it's always your time; you have nothing to lose.
6 Then Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.
6 Jesus replied, "Now is not the right time for me to go, but you can go anytime.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 7:6
Commentary on John 7:1-13
(Read John 7:1-13)
The brethren or kinsmen of Jesus were disgusted, when they found there was no prospect of worldly advantages from him. Ungodly men sometimes undertake to counsel those employed in the work of God; but they only advise what appears likely to promote present advantages. The people differed about his doctrine and miracles, while those who favoured him, dared not openly to avow their sentiments. Those who count the preachers of the gospel to be deceivers, speak out, while many who favour them, fear to get reproach by avowing regard for them.