John 2:6

Now there were six waterpots of stone set there, for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons apiece.

Revised King James 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 servants, Whatever he says to you, do it.

7Jesus said to them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

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Cross References

Mark 7:2And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashed, hands, they found fault.

Ephesians 5:26That he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water through the word,

Hebrews 9:10For they are only a matter of food and drink, and various washings, and regulations for the body, imposed until the time of reformation.

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