John 2:6

And there were there six water-jugs of stone, placed according to the purifying of the Jews, holding each two or three measures.

Young's Literal Translation

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 ministrants, 'Whatever he may say to you — do.'

7Jesus saith to them, 'Fill the water-jugs with water;' and they filled them — unto the brim;

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Cross References

Mark 7:2and having seen certain of his disciples with defiled hands — that is, unwashed — eating bread, they found fault;

Ephesians 5:26that he might sanctify it, having cleansed [it] with the bathing of the water in the saying,

Hebrews 9:10only in victuals, and drinks, and different baptisms, and fleshly ordinances — till the time of reformation imposed upon [them].

Hebrews 10:22may we draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having the hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having the body bathed 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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