John 2:8 NLT

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 2:8

And he saith unto them, draw out now ,.... As soon as ever the vessels were filled with water, without any more delay, he ordered the servants to draw out of those larger, into lesser vessels; he does not say what, water or wine: and bear unto the governor of the feast ; who either had the ordering and management of the feast, and the command of the whole affair; hence the Ethiopic version calls him, "the master of the waiters", or servants: or he was the chief guest, as the word seems... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:8

Governor of the feast - The original word, αρχιτρικλινος , signifies one who is chief or head over three couches, or tables. In the Asiatic countries, they take their meals sitting, or rather reclining, on small low couches. And when many people are present, so that they cannot all eat together, three of these low tables or couches are put together in form of a crescent, and some one of the guests is appointed to take charge of the persons who sit at these tables. Hence the appellation of ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:8

Verse 8 8.And carry to the master of the feast. For the same reason as before, Christ wished that the flavor of the wine should be tried by the master of the feast, before it had been tasted by himself, or by any other of the guests; and the readiness with which the servants obey him in all things shows us the great reverence and respect in which he was held by them. The Evangelist gives the name of the master of the feast to him who had the charge of preparing the banquet and arranging the... 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

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 2:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 2:8

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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