Cross References

John 2:3

Good News Translation

When the wine had given out, Jesus' mother said to him, “They are out of wine.”

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and produce wine to make us happy, olive oil to make us cheerful, and bread to give us strength.

Feasting makes you happy and wine cheers you up, but you can't have either without money.

People shout in the streets because there is no more wine. Happiness is gone forever; it has been banished from the land.

“this is my blood, which seals God's covenant, my blood poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

The sisters sent Jesus a message: “Lord, your dear friend is sick.”

and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.

“You must not tell me what to do,” Jesus replied. “My time has not yet come.”

Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart.