John 2:6
Now there were six stone water jars standing there, according to the purification rites of the Jews, each holding two or three measures.
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
In Context
5His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He may say to you, do.”
7Jesus said to them, “Fill the water jars with water.” And they filled them up to the top.
Cross References
Mark 7:2Now when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with ceremonially unclean, that is, with unwashed hands, they found fault.
Ephesians 5:26in order that He might sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing of water by the word,
Hebrews 9:10concerned only with foods and drinks, various washings, and fleshly ordinances which are imposed until a time of reformation. 1 Redemption Through the Blood of Christ
Hebrews 10:22let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies having been washed with 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 →