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NASB | John 2:1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 2:1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; |
Bible Question: Refer to John 2:1-11 - What is the message implied by these verses? |
Bible Answer: Hello again John! "In the Gospel of John, the miracles of Jesus are called signs, indicating that they pointed to His messiahship. John records seven signs (see also 4:46–54; 5:1–9; 6:1–14; 6:15–21; 9:1–7; 11:38–44). This sign signified Christ’s glory—that is, His deity. When Jesus transformed water into wine, He demonstrated His power." (Nelson's Study Bible) "2:1-12 The First of Jesus’ Signs: Water Changed into Wine. The miracles of Jesus as John describes them are told not only to report the amazing results of Jesus’ powers but to present them as signs which point to symbolic meanings that stand over these events. The aim of them all is to portray Jesus as “the Messiah, the Son of God” and to evoke trust in him (Jn 20:30-31). The site of the wedding is Cana, probably a small village north of Nazareth. The wedding is a symbol in prophetic tradition for the time of fulfillment of God’s purpose for his people (Isa 54:4-8; 62:4-5), just as an abundance of wine symbolizes the joy that accompanies that event (Am 9:11-14; Hos 14:4-7; Jer 31:12-14). The use of the stone water jars indicates the inadequacy of the Jewish rites of purification. The good wine kept until now signifies that the consummation of God’s plan is only now being disclosed. What is revealed by this act of Jesus is the very nature (glory) of God, in which his followers now begin to trust." (Cambridge Annotated Study Bible) "2:3-5 Mary appears only twice in the fourth Gospel—here and at the cross (19:25ff.). Jesus’ response to Mary’s request was not disrespectful or a refusal. Christ uses this same term to address other women (4:21; 20:13; Matt 15:28; Luke 13:12). His question seeks to lead one to see the connection between the revelation of His glory and the sign-miracle He was about to do. Mary’s response indicates that Jesus will do something about the discovered need." (Believer's Study Bible) --Nolan |