What Were the Six Stone Jars in John 2:6 and What Were They Used For?

This post is part of our series, The World of the Bible, which explores the history, geography, and everyday realities that help Scripture make sense in its original context. The World of the Bible What Were the Six Stone Water Jars in John 2 — and What Were They Used For? At the wedding in... Continue Reading →

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John 2:1–12 Commentary: Why Jesus Turned Water Into Wine at Cana

How to Use This Commentary John 2:1–12 records the first public sign Jesus performed. Read the passage in four movements: (1) The setting (2:1–2), (2) The problem and response (2:3–5), (3) The miracle itself (2:6–10), (4) The purpose of the sign (2:11–12). Watch for John’s language: this is not merely a miracle — it is... Continue Reading →

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