Bible Commentary

And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, Joh 2:13 to Joh 3:36 . The Work among Jews 13. And the Jews’ passover ] Or, the Passover of the Jews. An indication that this Gospel was written outside Palestine: one writing in the country would hardly have added ‘of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:13”

After this he went down to Capernaum, he, and his mother, and his brethren, and his disciples: and they continued there not many days. 12. “Now follows a section of which we can only say with M. Renan, that it constitutes a decisive triumph for our Gospel. If it is at all an artificial composition, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:12”

This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. 11. This beginning, &c.] Better, this, as a beginning of His signs, did Jesus in Cana; i.e. it is the first miracle of all, not merely the first at Cana. Thus S. John agrees … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:11”

And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: [but] thou hast kept the good wine until now. 10. when men have well drunk ] Our translators have timidly shrunk from giving the full coarseness of the man’s joke: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:10”

When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 9. ruler of the feast ] Perhaps manager of the feast would be better. It is doubtful whether the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:9”

And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare [it.] 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 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:8”

Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 7. Fill the waterpots ] It is difficult to see the meaning of this command, if (as some contend) only the water which was drawn out was turned into wine. The pitchers had been partially emptied by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:7”

And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 6. six waterpots of stone ] As an eyewitness S. John remembers their number, material, and size. The surroundings of the first miracle would not easily be forgotten. It is idle … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:6”

His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do [it.] 5. Between the lines of His refusal her faith reads a better answer to her appeal. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges His mother saith … – It is evident from this verse that his mother did not understand what … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:5”

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 4. Woman, what have I to do with thee? ] S. John alone of all the Evangelists never gives the Virgin’s name. Here, as so often, he assumes that his readers know the main points in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 2:4”