John 2:8

Then Jesus told them, “Now put some of it in a cup, and give it to the boss of the party.” So they did what Jesus said.

Plain English Version

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

7Jesus said to the workers, “See those pots. Go and fill them up with water.” So they filled them right up to the top with water.

9The boss man drank some of it, but it was not water, it was very good wine. He didn’t know where that wine came from, but the workers knew. Then the boss of the party talked to the man getting married.

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Cross References

Romans 13:7So you have to give everybody whatever you owe to them. You have to pay taxes and pay the bills the government bosses send you. And you still have to respect those bosses.

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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