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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - John 2:1-11

1-11 It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ own and bless it. Those that would have Christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. While in this world we sometimes find ourselves in straits, even when we think ourselves in fulness. There was want at a marriage feast. Those who are come to care for the things of the world, must look for trouble, and count upon disappointment. In our addresses to Christ, we must humbly spread our case... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - John 2:1-99

John 2 THIS CHAPTER BEGINS, “And the third day.” If we work back we find the second day was that on which Philip was found, and the first that on which Andrew and his companion found their Centre in Jesus. Viewing these things in a typical or allegorical sense, we may say that the first day is that in which the church is gathered to Christ; the second that in which He is recognised as Son of God and King of Israel by the godly remnant in Israel; the third that of millennial blessedness and joy... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - John 2:1-2

The Marriage at Cana. The invitation: v. 1. And the third day there was a marriage in Calla of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there; v. 2. And both Jesus was called, and His disciples, to the marriage. On the third day after the incidents which were narrated last; for so long it took for the journey from Judea, if this was made in a leisurely manner. There was a marriage with a wedding-feast, the only one of which the gospels tell us that Jesus attended. Marriage is a divine... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - John 2:1-11

IIITHE KINDRED AND FRIENDS OF THE LORD, AND THE FIRST MIRACLE OF JESUS AT CANA, AS THE EARNEST OF THE GLORIFICATION OF THE WORLD, AND AS THE FIRST MANIFESTATION OF HIS GLORY. CHRIST TRANSFIGURING THE EARTHLY MARRIAGE FEAST INTO A SYMBOL OF THE HEAVENLY.John 2:1-11.(Pericope for 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.)1And the third day there was a marriage [a marriage feast was held] in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, [and Jesus also was... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - John 2:1-10

John JESUS THE JOY-BRINGER Joh_2:1 - Joh_2:11 . The exact dating of this first miracle indicates an eye-witness. As Nazareth was some thirty miles distant from the place where John was baptizing, and Cana about four miles from Nazareth, the ‘third day’ is probably reckoned from the day of the calling of Philip. Jesus and His disciples seem to have been invited to the marriage feast later than the other guests, as Mary was already there. She appears to have been closely connected with the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - John 2:1-11

Jesus Blesses Social Joys John 2:1-11 The keyword here is signs, John 2:11 , r.v. translated in the Authorized Version as miracles. They are windows into the eternal purpose. The Lord loved to join in simple human joys. “He came eating and drinking.” He honored marriage by His first miracle. The wine had to fail, as the earthly and human always must, in order to make room for the eternal and divine. Like Mary, we are impetuous, and would hasten the divine actions: but God is ever... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - John 2:1-25

At Cana our Lord wrought what John describes as the "beginning of His signs." It was a sign of power in the realm of creation, and of it being exercised in answer to faith. It was a sign, moreover, of His attitude toward pure joy in the activities of human life. After a short period of retirement at Capernaum, Jesus went to Jerusalem, and there gave the first outward sign of His official position. The outer courts of the Temple had been turned into a veritable market-place. He cleansed them,... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - John 2:1-11

The Water Turned into Wine John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTORY WORDS In this Scripture the first miracle which Christ wrought is recorded, and it is a miracle full of marvelous significance. Our opening verse reads, "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee." 1. We wish you to consider with us the first marriage which took place in the Garden of Eden. It was there that God put Adam to sleep, and opened his side from which He took a rib. The rib God made a woman. When Adam beheld the... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - John 2:2

THE SOCIAL LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN‘And both Jesus was called, and His disciples, to the marriage.’John 2:2The Christian must necessarily at times be sorely perplexed in regard to what is right and what is wrong for him in the matter of social engagements.The narrative of the marriage at Cana in Galilee shows us clearly that our Lord did not disdain the festive board. He went to the wedding-feast and took His disciples with Him. There is no reason why His disciples of to-day should abstain from... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:1-2

‘And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus also was bidden, and his disciples, to the marriage.’ Note once again the time element, ‘on the third day’ (v. 1), presumably the third day after leaving the place where Nathaniel received his call. Or it may be the third day after arriving in Galilee. This series of events from John 1:19 onwards was imbedded in the writer’s mind as a vivid memory of a few, glorious, never to be forgotten... read more