John 2:6

Now there were six stone water pots there used for the Jewish ceremonial washing, each containing two to three metretes.

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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

5His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.”

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

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Cross References

Mark 7:2They saw that some of his disciples ate bread with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed.

Ephesians 5:26Christ gave himself for the church so that he might make her holy, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word,

Hebrews 9:10They are only concerned with food and drink and various ceremonial washings, regulations for the body until the time of the new order.

Hebrews 10:22let us approach with true hearts in the full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and having 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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