Every man. It is customary, or it is generally done.

When men have well drunk. This word does not necessarily mean that th…

When men have well drunk.—The same Greek word is used in the LXX. in Genesis 43:34, and rendered in the Authorized Version were merry;…

The governor of the feast did not understand this, yet he admired it, and this illustrates what our Lord always does. He gives his people the best …

St. John Chrysostom: Although He had said, Mine hour is not yet come, He afterward did what His mother told Him, in o…

The “master of the banquet” was not the host, but a headwaiter or toastmaster called in to take care of the distribution of food and drink at a lar…

And says unto him
The following words; expressing the common custom used at feasts:

It is very desirable when there is a marriage, to have Christ acknowledge and bless it. Those who want Christ with them at their marriage must invi…

Previously, the Evangelist showed the dignity of the incarnate Word and gave various proofs for it. Now he begins to recount the effects and action…