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John 2:10

King James Version (KJV)

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John 2:10

Verse 10 of 25

Scripture focus

And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: [but] thou hast kept the good wine until now.

John 2:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 2:10

Theological / Devotional

Every man. The “ruler of the feast” was embarrassed at what appeared to be a departure from standard practice and feared that the guests would blame him for such a breach of custom. By calling the groom, he sought to make clear that the responsibility was not his.

Well drunk. When men were “well drank” their senses would be dulled, and they would not be able to distinguish good from bad.

Good wine. This wine was superior to any the steward of the feast had ever tasted (DA 148). The guests also noted the quality of the wine — incidental evidence that they were not “well drank” at the time — and made inquiry as to its origin (DA 149). Heaven always provides its best things last, for those who patiently wait.

By SdaBc