John 2:7

New International Reader's Version

Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the top.

Cross References

1 Kings 17:13

Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go home. Do what you have said. But first make a small loaf of bread for me. Make it out of what you have. Bring it to me. Then make some for yourself and your son.

John 2:3

When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”

John 2:5

His mother said to the servants, “Do what he tells you.”

John 2:6

Six stone water jars stood nearby. The Jews used water from that kind of jar for special washings. They did that to make themselves pure and “clean.” Each jar could hold 20 to 30 gallons.

John 2:8

Then he told them, “Now dip some out. Take it to the person in charge of the dinner.” They did what he said.