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John 2:3

King James Version (KJV)

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John 2:3

Verse 3 of 25

Scripture focus

And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

John 2:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 2:3

Theological / Devotional

Wanted wine. Literally, “the wine failed.” Having assisted in arrangements for the wedding (see DA 146), Mary felt responsible to supply the lack, and sought to avoid the embarrassment that would otherwise follow.

Mary’s confidence in coming to Jesus with the problem is worthy of note. As a dutiful son Jesus had always been attentive to her desires, and had found an appropriate solution to every problem. Whether Mary expected Jesus to perform a miracle, which He had not done before (see v. 11), is not clear from the Gospel narrative (cf. DA 145, 146). Possibly the presence of Jesus and His disciples had attracted a crowd.

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