John 2:6
And there were set there, sixe waterpots of stone, after the maner of the purifying of the Iewes, conteining two or three firkins a piece.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
5His mother saide vnto the seruants, Whatsoeuer he sayeth vnto you, doe it.
7And Iesus sayde vnto them, Fill the waterpots with water. Then they filled them vp to the brim.
Cross References
Mark 7:2And when they sawe some of his disciples eate meate with common hands, (that is to say, vnwashen) they complained.
Ephesians 5:26That hee might sanctifie it, and clense it by the washing of water through the worde,
Hebrews 9:10Which only stood in meates and drinkes, and diuers washings, and carnal rites, which were inioyned, vntill the time of reformation.
Hebrews 10:22Let vs drawe neere with a true heart in assurance of faith, our hearts being pure from an euill conscience,
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 →