John 2:6

"His mother said to the servants, “Whatever he says to you, do it.”"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights Mary's role as a guide in Jesus' ministry, emphasizing her understanding that Jesus’ commands should take precedence over human customs or expectations. Her instruction sets the stage for Jesus to perform his first miraculous sign at the wedding feast in Cana.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 6. Six water-pots of stone. Made of stone; or, as we should say, stoneware. After the manner. After the usual custom. Of the purifying. Of the washings or ablutions of the Jews. They were for the purpose of washing the hands before and after eating (Mt 15:2), and for the formal washing of vessels, and even articles of furniture, Lu 11:39; Mr 7:3,4. Two or three firkins. It is not quite certain what is meant here by the word firkins. It is probable that the measure intended is the Hebrew bath, containing about 7« gallons. __________________________________________________________________

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