John 2:6
And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece.
Webster Bible
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In Context
5His mother saith to the servants, Whatever he saith to you, do it .
7Jesus saith to them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them to the brim.
Cross References
Mark 7:2And when they saw some of his disciples eating bread with defiled (that is to say with unwashed) hands, they found fault.
Ephesians 5:26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
Hebrews 9:10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.
Hebrews 10:22Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled 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 →