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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: Just curious, what are your thoughts on the signifance of Jesus' first miracle; water to wine: wedding in cana? |
Bible Answer: Dear stoneslinger, It is my understanding that the miracles the Lord done were to show that He was who He said He was. We see this in His message to John the Baptist when John was in prison. We see how this particular miracle came about when we look at the manners and customs of weddings of this time period. Timing is important for the Lord did everything according to will of the Father. Since He did this for His mother I personally believe it shows His great love for her. Perhaps His answer to her showed her that His miracles would not be something that could be asked for again. They would be done in His timetable. When the scriptures do not explictly explain something or the event is not covered in cross references, anything outside of the written word is speculation. We should always remember that when we read what people say about scripture. That is why we should study scripture for ourselves so we will know exactly what scripture says and what goes beyond scripture. Blessings, Val |