John 2:6

Now there were six stone water - jars standing there, according to the Jewish rites of purification, each holding about twenty gallons.

Montgomery 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 said to the attendants, "Whatever he may tell you to do, do it."

7Jesus said, "Fill up the jars with water."

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Cross References

Mark 7:2They had noticed that some of his disciples were eating with "common," that is to say, unwashed hands.

Ephesians 5:26in order that after cleansing her in the bath of baptism, he might sanctify her by his word,

Hebrews 9:10since they consist only in meats and drinks and various ablutions, carnal ordinances, imposed until the time of reformation.

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