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John 2:8

John 2:8
And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he saith unto them, draw out now,.... As soon as ever the vessels were filled with water, without any more delay, he ordered the servants to draw out of those larger, into lesser vessels; he does…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Draw out now - This command was given to the servants. It showed that the miracle had been performed immediately. As soon as they were filled the servants were directed to take to the governor of the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Governor of the feast - The original word, αρχιτρικλινος, signifies one who is chief or head over three couches, or tables. In the Asiatic countries, they take their meals sitting, or rather…

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…

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