John 2:6

Now there stood there six large stone jars, for the customary purifying ablution of the Jews, containing two or three baths each.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 saith to the waiters, Whatsoever he orders you, do it.

7Jesus saith to them, Fill these jars with water. And they filled them to the brim.

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Cross References

Mark 7:2And seeing some of his disciples eating bread with hands unclean, that is, unwashed, they found fault.

Ephesians 5:26that he might sanctify it, purifying it in the laver of water by the word,

Hebrews 9:10as they consist only of meats, and drinks, and different ablutions, and corporal services, until the appointed time of perfect reformation.

Hebrews 10:22let us come to him with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and the body 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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