John 2:6

And there were six stone waterpots, placed according to the custom of purifying among the Jews, containing each about two or three firkins.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 servants, Whatsoever he ordereth you to do, do it.

7Jesus saith unto them, Fill the water-pots 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 eating with impure (that is, unwashed) hands, they found fault:

Ephesians 5:26to sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

Hebrews 9:10relating only to meats and drinks, and different washings, and such carnal ordinances as were required till the time of reformation.

Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with sincerity, in the full assurance of faith, having our hearts cleansed 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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