John 2:6

Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty to thirty gallons.

Text-Critical English NT

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

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

7Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them up to the brim.

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Cross References

Mark 7:2When they saw some of his disciples eating bread with hands that were defiled (that is, unwashed), they criticized them.

Ephesians 5:26to sanctify her by cleansing her with the washing of water by the word,

Hebrews 9:10but deal only with food and drink, and various washings and regulations for the flesh, imposed until the time of reformation.

Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with true hearts, in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies 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 →

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