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John 2

John 2:3

The Wedding at Cana · John 2:1–11
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Translations

Modern
When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.”
Traditional
And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.
Literal
And the wine having fallen short, the mother of Jesus says to Him, “They have no wine.”
Latin
Et deficiente vino, dicit mater Jesu ad eum: Vinum non habent.

Original

Greek
English
When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.”

Notes

John 2:3

  • When the wine supply ran out, the host’s family would face embarrassment for failure to plan properly. Perhaps Jesus arrived unexpectedly with his disciples (see Matthew 25:1–13). This might explain why his mother told him about the problem.

  • A wedding feast was a major celebration in Jewish village life. This particular event also symbolized the joy of the Messiah's arrival.

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).

Events

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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 Food: Articles of Wine 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 The Diet of the Jews: Articles Used for Wine Water: Changed to Wine Wine was Used: At all Feasts and Entertainments