John 2:8

Then he told them, “Pour some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.” So they took him some.

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In The King James Version

And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

In Context

7“Fill the jars with water,” Jesus told them. So they filled them right up.

9The master of ceremonies didn't know where it had come from, only the servants knew. But when he tasted the water that had been turned to wine, he called the bridegroom over.

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 9:6Their love, hate, and envy—it's all gone. They have no further part in anything that happens here on earth.

Romans 13:7Pay whatever you owe: taxes to the tax authorities, fees to the fee-collectors; give respect to those who should be respected, honor those who should be honored.

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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