John 2:6

Now there were six water pots of stone set there after the Jewish manner of purifying, containing two or three metretes apiece.

New Heart English Bible

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." They filled them up to the brim.

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Cross References

Mark 7:2Now when they saw some of his disciples eating bread with defiled, that is, unwashed, hands, they found fault.

Ephesians 5:26that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

Hebrews 9:10being only (with meats and drinks and various washings) fleshly ordinances, imposed until a time of reformation.

Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having our 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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