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John 2:3

John 2:3
And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And when they wanted wine,.... Or wine was wanting; not through the intemperance of the guests, rather through the poverty of the family, who were not able to provide very largely; and it may be by…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

When they wanted wine - A marriage feast among the Jews was commonly observed for seven or eight days. It is not probable that there would be a want of wine at the marriage itself, and it is possible,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

They have no wine - Though the blessed virgin is supposed to have never seen her son work a miracle before this time, yet she seems to have expected him to do something extraordinary on this occasion;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

when they wanted wine Better, when the wine failed. Perhaps the arrival of these six or seven guests caused the want; certainly it would make it more apparent. To Eastern hospitality such a mishap on…