John 2:1

Translations

Modern

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,

Traditional

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

Literal

And on the third day a wedding came to pass in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there,

Latin

Et die tertia nuptiæ factæ sunt in Cana Galilææ, et erat mater Jesu ibi.

Original

Greek

English

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,

Notes

John 2:1

Wedding ceremonies could last up to a week. They often included dramatic parades where the husband brought the bride to his home for the celebrations (Matthew 25:1–13).

John 2:1–10:42

Jesus showed who he is and what he came to do through the religious practices and festivals of the Jewish people (see 2:1; 5:1). He used these familiar events to reveal his identity and his mission.

John 2:1–25

In this section, Jesus appeared at two symbolic Jewish ceremonies. At a wedding in Cana (2:1–12), he replaced the ritual cleansing water with his own superior wine. Later, around Passover, he cleansed the temple (2:13–25).

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

Events

Water to Winec. AD 27

Related verses

John 4:46
So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum.
Proverbs 31:10–12
A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.
John 21:2
Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together.
John 1:43
The next day Jesus decided to set out for Galilee. Finding Philip, He told him, “Follow Me.”
Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.
Matthew 12:46
While Jesus was still speaking to the crowds, His mother and brothers stood outside, wanting to speak to Him.
Genesis 2:18–25
The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.”
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Psalm 128:1–4
A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!
1 Timothy 4:1–3
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
Ephesians 5:30–33
For we are members of His body.
Hebrews 13:4
Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Galilee: Region in northern Israel; key location in Jesus' ministry Kanah: Town in Asher's territory; village where Jesus performed miracles

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cana Desire Galilee Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Mary Meaning of Meals in the Bible Miracle Sign

Topics

Cana: Marriage At Galilee: Modern Towns of Cana Jesus, the Christ: Miracle at Cana of Galilee Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Water Made Into Wine Marriage: Celebrated with Feasting Marriage: Jesus Present At Mary: The Mother of Jesus is Present with Jesus at a Marriage Feast in Cana of Galilee Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Water Converted Into Wine Water: Changed to Wine

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