John 2:1-4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 2:1-11

We have here the story of Christ's miraculous conversion of water into wine at a marriage in Cana of Galilee. There were some few so well disposed as to believe in Christ, and to follow him, when he did no miracle; yet it was not likely that many should be wrought upon till he had something wherewith to answer those that asked, What sign showest thou? He could have wrought miracles before, could have made them the common actions of his life and the common entertainments of his friends; but,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 2:1-11

2:1-11 Two days after this there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee; and Jesus' mother was there. And Jesus was invited to the wedding and so were his disciples. When the wine had run short, Jesus' mother said to him: "They have no wine." Jesus said to her: "Lady, let me handle this in my own way. My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servants: "Do whatever he tens you to do." There were six stone waterpots standing there--they were needed for the Jewish purifying customs--and each... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 2:1-11

We note three general things about this wonderful deed which Jesus did. (i) We note when it happened. It happened at a wedding feast. Jesus was perfectly at home at such an occasion. He was no severe, austere killjoy. He loved to share in the happy rejoicing of a wedding feast. There are certain religious people who shed a gloom wherever they go. They are suspicious of all joy and happiness. To them religion is a thing of black clothes, the lowered voice, the expulsion of social... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 2:1-11

Now we must think of the deep and permanent truth which John is seeking to teach when he tells this story. We must remember that John was writing out of a double background. He was a Jew and he was writing for Jews; but his great object was to write the story of Jesus in such a way that it would come home also to the Greeks. Let us look at it first of all from the Jewish point of view. We must always remember that beneath John's simple stories there is a deeper meaning which is open only... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 2:1

And the third day there was a marriage ,.... Either from the second testimony bore by John the Baptist concerning Christ, and from the call of Simon Peter, which seem to be of the same date; see John 1:35 , or from Christ's coming into Galilee; or from the conversation he had with Nathanael; from either of which the date is taken, it matters not; the first is as agreeable and plain, as any. There is much dispute, and many rules with the Jews about the times, and days of marriage: "a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 2:2

And both Jesus was called ,.... Or invited, as being a relation, according to the flesh: and his disciples, to the marriage ; who were bidden, on his account; and they seem to be these, Andrew, and the other disciple, that followed Jesus, and Simon Peter, and Philip, and Nathanael, who was of this place; and accordingly they all went to it. Christ, and his five disciples, made six of the ten, which were always necessary to be present at, the benediction of bridegrooms: for so runs the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 2:3

And when they wanted wine ,.... Or wine was wanting; not through the intemperance of the guests, rather through the poverty of the family, who were not able to provide very largely; and it may be by reason of a larger number of guests than were expected; however, so it was ordered by Divine Providence, that there might be an opportunity for Christ to manifest forth his glory: the mother of Jesus saith unto him, they have no wine ; being concerned for the family, lest they should be put... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 2:4

Jesus saith unto her, woman ,.... Calling her "woman", as it was no ways contrary to her being a virgin, Galatians 4:4 , so it was no mark of disrespect; it being an usual way of speaking with the Jews, when they showed the greatest respect to the person spoken to; and was used by our Lord when he addressed his mother with the greatest tenderness, and strongest affection, John 19:26 . The Jews frequently object this passage to us Christians: one of their writers his objection in this... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:1

Cana of Galilee - This was a small city in the tribe of Asher, Joshua 19:28 , and by saying this was Cana of Galilee, the evangelist distinguishes it from another Cana, which was in the tribe of Ephraim, in the Samaritan country. See Joshua 16:8 ; Joshua 17:9 . Some suppose that the third day, mentioned here, refers to the third day of the marriage feast: such feasts lasting among the Jews seven days. See Judges 14:12 , Judges 14:17 , Judges 14:18 , and Bishop Pearce. The... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:2

And both Jesus was called, and his disciples - There are several remarkable circumstances here. This was probably the first Christian wedding that was ever in the world. The great Author of the Christian religion, with his disciples, (probably then only four or five in number, see John 1:37 , etc.), were invited to it. The first miracle Jesus Christ wrought was at it, and in honor of it. The mother of Christ, the most pure of all virgins, the most holy of all wives, and the first... read more

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