John 2:6

Now in that place, there were six stone water jars, for the purification ritual of the Jews, containing two or three measures each.

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In The King James Version

And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.

In Context

5His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”

7Jesus said to them, “Fill the water jars with water.” And they filled them to the very top.

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Cross References

Mark 7:2And when they had seen certain ones from his disciples eating bread with common hands, that is, with unwashed hands, they disparaged them.

Ephesians 5:26so that he might sanctify her, washing her clean by water and the Word of life,

Hebrews 9:10as well as the various washings and justices of the flesh, which were imposed upon them until the time of correction.

Hebrews 10:22So, let us draw near with a true heart, in the fullness of faith, having hearts cleansed from an evil conscience, and bodies absolved with clean 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 →

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