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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; |
Subject: water to wine? |
Bible Note: Dear Tamara, Vincent’s Word Studies translates the phrase literally as “what is there to me and to thee?” and also notes that “Woman” implies “…no severity or disrespect,” which surely is the case since Jesus is the fulfillment of the Law and the infinite exponent of the 4th commandment to “honor thy father and mother”. We have 2 options: Option 1: A term expressing disagreement or a mild rebuke: But the king said, "What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD has said to him, 'Curse David,' who then shall say, 'Why have you done so?'" (2Sa 16:10) And Elisha said to the king of Israel, "What have I to do with you? Go to the prophets of your father and to the prophets of your mother." But the king of Israel said to him, "No; it is the LORD who has called these three kings to give them into the hand of Moab." (2Ki 3:13) Option 2: The free acceptance of the will of another whether reluctantly or not: "What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are--the Holy One of God." (Mar 1:24) And crying out with a loud voice, he said, "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me." (Mar 5:7) Option 2 fits the context since Jesus immediately accedes to His mother’s wish and she recognizes instantly His intention to do no otherwise (v2.5). The expression, therefore, is idiomatic to be used either positively or negatively. In Mary's comprehension of her Son's mission and Jesus' obedient deference to His mother's will we have a portrait of the most profound love, respect and understanding. This isn't a story of separation but of unity. |