John 2:7

Translations

Modern

Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim.

Traditional

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.

Literal

Jesus says to them, “Fill the water jars with water.” And they filled them up to the top.

Latin

Dicit eis Jesus: Implete hydrias aqua. Et impleverunt eas usque ad summum.

Original

Greek

English

Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim.

Notes

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

2 Kings 4:2–6
“How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.”
John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
John 2:3
When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.”
1 Kings 17:13
“Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son,
Mark 14:12–17
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”
Mark 11:2–6
…and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.
2 Kings 5:10–14
Then Elisha sent him a messenger, who said, “Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored, and you will be clean.”
Joshua 6:3–5
March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days.
Numbers 21:6–9
So the LORD sent venomous snakes among the people, and many of the Israelites were bitten and died.
Acts 8:26–40
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

Cana: Marriage At Jesus, the Christ: Miracle at Cana of Galilee Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Water Made Into Wine Marriage: Celebrated with Feasting 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 Miracles of Christ: Water Turned to Wine Water: Changed to Wine Water: Miracles Connected With: Turned Into Wine

John 2:7

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