John 2:7

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

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In The King James Version

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

In Context

6Now in that place, there were six stone water jars, for the purification ritual of the Jews, containing two or three measures each.

8And Jesus said to them, “Now draw from it, and carry it to the chief steward of the feast.” And they took it to him.

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Cross References

Joshua 6:3Have all the warriors circle the city once each day; you shall do so for six days.

2 Kings 4:2And Elisha said to her: “What do you want me to do for you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” And she responded, “I, your handmaid, do not have anything in my house, except a little oil, with which I may be anointed.”

Mark 11:2and he said to them: “Go into the village that is opposite you, and immediately upon entering there, you will find a colt tied, on which no man has yet sat. Release him and bring him.

John 2:3And when the wine was failing, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”

Acts 8:26Now an Angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Rise up and go toward the south, to the way which descends from Jerusalem into Gaza, where there is a desert.”

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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