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John 2:5

John 2:5
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

His mother said unto the servants,.... She took the reproof in good part, and by the words he said, and the manner in which he spoke them, or by the looks he gave, and the gestures he might use, she…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

His mother saith ... - It is evident from this verse that his mother did not understand what he had said as a harsh reproof and repulse, but as an indication of his willingness at the proper time to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

His mother saith, etc. - The virgin seems to have understood our Lord as hinted above. It was not yet time to grant them a supply, because the want had not as yet been generally felt. But, silently…

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

Between the lines of His refusal her faith reads a better answer to her appeal.