Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana, turning water into wine. Also includes the cleansing of the temple in Jerusalem, His authority and zeal for God’s house.
1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 and Jesus also was bidden, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when the wine failed, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 Now there were six waterpots of stone set there after the Jews’ manner of purifying, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the ruler of the feast. And they bare it. 9 And when the ruler of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and knew not whence it was (but the servants that had drawn the water knew), the ruler of the feast calleth the bridegroom, 10 and saith unto him, Every man setteth on first the good wine; and when men have drunk freely, then that which is worse: thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of his signs did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested his glory; and his disciples believed on him.
12 After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples; and there they abode not many days.
13 And the passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And he found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 and he made a scourge of cords, and cast all out of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew their tables; 16 and to them that sold the doves he said, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house a house of merchandise. 17 His disciples remembered that it was written, Zeal for thy house shall eat me up. 18 The Jews therefore answered and said unto him, What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things? 19 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. 20 The Jews therefore said, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou raise it up in three days? 21 But he spake of the temple of his body. 22 When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he spake this; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
23 Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, during the feast, many believed on his name, beholding his signs which he did. 24 But Jesus did not trust himself unto them, for that he knew all men, 25 and because he needed not that any one should bear witness concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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John Chapter 2 in the Gospel According to John is a vibrant chapter that vividly depicts the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, marked by His first miraculous sign and a significant act that reveals both His authority and mission. This chapter is a critical piece of the Gospel narrative, offering insights into Jesus’ character and His approach to divine intervention and righteousness.
The chapter opens with the Wedding at Cana, where Jesus performs His first miracle by turning water into wine. This miracle is not just a display of divine power but also symbolizes the new joy and fulfillment that Jesus brings in His ministry, replacing the old ways with the new. John Chapter 2 includes the account of Jesus cleansing the temple in Jerusalem. This act of clearing the temple of merchants and money changers is a powerful statement about Jesus’ regard for the sanctity of worship and His rejection of commercial exploitation within the religious space. It underscores Jesus’ dedication to purity and respect for God’s house, setting a precedent for His teachings on true worship.
This chapter also begins to outline the growing tension between Jesus and the religious authorities, a theme that will continue throughout the Gospel. His actions and the authority with which He carries them out start to draw attention and question, marking the beginning of the conflict that ultimately leads to the climax of the Gospel.
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