John 2:2 NIV

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 2:2

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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:1-11

The first miracle. It took place on "the third day;" that is, the third day from the place—fifty miles away—where Nathanael had met Jesus. The Lord had then displayed his omniscience, and he now displays his omnipotence. I. THE SCENE OF THE MIRACLE . "Cana of Galilee." 1 . This was a small village, about three hours ' journey from Nazareth, rather insignificant in its history, for it is not named in the Old Testament nor in Josephus. 2 . The miracle occurred, not... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:1-11

Jesus and social life. Public men are sometimes anxious with regard to a first appearance, that it should be upon a scene, in society, and with accompaniments worthy of themselves or of their own conceptions of themselves. Jesus proved his superiority to human vanity and weakness in performing his first "sign" in a lowly home at a villager's wedding. His conduct in this was just like himself. I. THE LORD JESUS WAS OPPOSED TO ASCETICISM . Religion and asceticism are often... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:1-11

Jesus and the marriage state. Of the services which our Lord Christ has rendered to human society, none is more conspicuous and undeniable than the honour which he has put upon marriage. Of all institutions and relations existing among men, there is none which has met with so much slander, hate, and scorn, as matrimony. The sinful and the selfish, not content with avoiding marriage themselves, overwhelm those who honour and enter upon wedded life with ridicule and contempt. This is not to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:1-11

Jesus and nature. In recording this incident, the evangelist tells his story with beautiful simplicity, and as if scarcely conscious that it contains what is marvellous and supernatural. It doubtless seemed to him so natural that Jesus should have acted as he did, that he wrote without drawing any especial attention to what in the narrative was evidently miraculous. John had himself seen so many instances of the superhuman authority of his Master, that he could not think of that mighty and... read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:1-11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 2:1-11

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