John 2:6
Now there were six stone water pots laying there in accordance with the purification of the Jews, containing two or three measures each.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
5His mother says to the helpers, Whatever he may say to you, do.
7Jesus says to them, Fill the water pots with water. And they filled them until over.
Cross References
Mark 7:2And having seen some of his disciples eating their loaves with profane hands, that is, unwashed, they accused them.
Ephesians 5:26so that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it with the washing of water by the word,
Hebrews 9:10only in foods and drinks and various washings: carnal ordinances imposed until a time of reformation.
Hebrews 10:22let us approach with a TRUE heart in full assurance of faith, our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our body washed in pure water.
Matthew Henry on John 2:2-12
Water Turned into Wine. 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of… Read the whole commentary →